A Ten-Year Experience of Treating Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in Rural Rwanda: Outcomes and Insights for a Changing Landscape
PURPOSEIn describing our ten-year experience with treating chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) as part of the Glivec Patient Assistance Program (GIPAP) in rural Rwanda, we evaluate (1) patient characteristics and treatment outcomes, (2) resource-adapted management strategies, and (3) the impact of diagno...
Main Authors: | Jennifer Morgan, Rebecca J. DeBoer, Jean Bosco Bigirimana, Cam Nguyen, Deogratias Ruhangaza, Alan Paciorek, Fred Mugabo, Chandler Villaverde, Nicaise Nsabimana, Pascal Bihizimana, Aline Umwizerwa, Leslie E. Lehmann, Lawrence N. Shulman, Cyprien Shyirambere |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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American Society of Clinical Oncology
2022-07-01
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Series: | JCO Global Oncology |
Online Access: | https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/GO.22.00131 |
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