reviewNew England Journal of MedicineJan 11, 2006Closed access

Treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · University of Tennessee Health Science Center

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Abstract

Although the overall cure rate of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children is about 80 percent, affected adults fare less well. This review considers recent advances in the treatment of ALL, emphasizing issues that need to be addressed if treatment outcome is to improve further.

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Lymphoblastic Leukemia
  • Cure rate
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Leukemia
  • Acute lymphocytic leukemia
  • Pediatrics
  • Oncology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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