Current trends in the management of chronic myeloid leukaemia
Rogers, S.; Russell, N.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine 47(11): 816-823
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0007-1064 PMID: 1611398 Document Number: 400421
Conventional or alkylating treatment for chronic myeloid leukaemia has little impact on overall survival. Recent treatments, however, are encouraging. Alpha interferon may prolong the chronic phase in some patients, while allogeneic bone marrow transplantation is curative in over 50% of patients with HLA-compatible donors.