Low dose cytosine arabinoside in the treatment of acute non-lymphocytic leukaemia

Abstract
Complete remissions were obtained with low dose cytosine arabinoside (ARA-C) in 8 of 21 previously untreated patients with ANLL > 60 yr of age and in 2 of 4 previously treated patients < 60 yr of age. Seven of the patients remain in remission after 1-26 mo. Low dose ARA-C with rather low toxicity may induce remissions in elderly patients with ANLL.