What dosing schedule of cladribine do you use for newly diagnosed hairy cell leukemia in need of treatment?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
Great question. For patients who meet criteria for treatment and have classic hairy cell leukemia, both the 7-day continuous infusion of cladribine and the 5-day daily dosing seem to have equal efficacy and toxicity. I think either is fine and patient preference can be considered. The 5-day scheme s...