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Review
. 2016 Oct;11(5):385-94.
doi: 10.1007/s11899-016-0337-y.

Treatment of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Prognostic Factors and Clinical Advances

Lynda M Vrooman  1   2 , Lewis B Silverman  3   4
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Review

Treatment of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Prognostic Factors and Clinical Advances

Lynda M Vrooman et al. Curr Hematol Malig Rep. 2016 Oct.

Abstract

While the majority of children and adolescents with newly diagnosed childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) will be cured, as many as 20 % of patients will experience relapse. On current treatment regimens, the intensity of upfront treatment is stratified based upon prognostic factors with the aim of improving cure rates (for those at the highest risk of relapse) and minimizing treatment-related morbidity (for lower-risk patients). Here we review advances in the understanding of prognostic factors and their application. We also highlight novel treatment approaches aimed at improving outcomes in childhood ALL.

Keywords: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia; Relapse; Treatment.

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