Nursing considerations for clofarabine in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children.

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  • Lisa R McDonald
  • Colleen H McCarthy
چکیده

Each year, almost 3500 children are diagnosed with leukemia, representing approximately 30% of pediatric cancer cases. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common form of pediatric leukemia, accounting for approximately 80% of cases. A significant number of children fail to respond to existing chemotherapies or are unable to maintain remission. Their prognosis is poor, with little hope for long-term survival.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Clinical journal of oncology nursing

دوره 10 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2006