Bone-marrow transplantation has a limited role in prolonging second marrow remission in childhood lymphoblastic leukaemia.
Fifty-three children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia whose first complete remission ended in bone-marrow relapse received similar reinduction and consolidation therapy. Thirteen had an HLA-compatible sibling donor and were eligible to receive a bone-marrow transplant (BMT); five survive, all off...
Main Authors: | Chessells, J, Rogers, D, Leiper, A, Blacklock, H, Plowman, P, Richards, S, Levinsky, R, Festenstein, H |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
1986
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