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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:49 pm


Chemotherapy - Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)



The chemotherapeutic options for CML include the following:

Option 1: Chemotherapy with hydroxyurea (Hydrea®)

How is it given: Orally
What is the duration: 6-week trial, followed by treatment of indefinite
length
What are the side effects: Sore mouth, mouth ulceration, nausea, diarrhea, rashes, bone marrow changes



Option 2: Chemotherapy with busulfan (Myleran®)

How is it given: Orally
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