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Chemotherapy - Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

Post a new topicby contentuser on Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:27 am



Chemotherapy - Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)



Chemotherapy for ALL usually begins with a three-drug schedule such as:


Option 1: Chemotherapy with prednisone, vincristine sulfate (Oncovin®),
and an anthracycline drug (e.g., daunorubicin)

How is it given: Prednisone is given orally in three divided doses, and Vincristine is given intravenously (IV), the drug is delivered into the veins.
What is the duration: Prednisone and vincristine are given at weekly intervals...Read the full article
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