Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Older Adults
Open Access
- 1 March 2009
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in The Oncologist
- Vol. 14 (3) , 222-232
- https://doi.org/10.1634/theoncologist.2008-0224
Abstract
Learning Objectives: Outline the influences of tumor biology on clinical outcomes in older adults with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). Enumerate patient-specific characteristics that influence clinical outcomes for older adults with AML. Formulate an algorithm to guide treatment decisions for older adults with newly-diagnosed AML. This article is available for continuing medical education credit at CME.TheOncologist.com.Keywords
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