Nursing considerations for nontraditional treatment approaches to hematologic malignancies.

نویسندگان

  • Connie Zanzig Augustyniak
  • Jennifer Rogers
چکیده

This session addressed acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), multiple myeloma, and myelodysplastic syndromes. In particular, arsenic trioxide as a treatment for APL, one of the most highly curable types of acute myeloid leukemia, was discussed. Speakers also discussed the use of combination regimens in clinical trials for multiple myeloma treatments and therapeutic agents in the treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • ONS news

دوره 19 9 Suppl  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2004