Do you prefer hyper-CVAD or the CALGB 9111 protocol for high intensity remission induction treatment in Ph-negative ALL patients?
The NCCN recommends both regimens.
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Community Practice
It depends on the patient's age. Historically, the adolescents and young adults (AYAs) population, arbitrarily defined by the National Cancer Institute as those between the ages of 15 to 39 years old, had worse outcomes compared to children with B-ALL (EFS of 30-40%). This is largely driven by adver...