Paediatric relapsed acute leukaemia: curative intent chemotherapy improves quality of life.
Carmen SalaverriaErin PlenertRoberto VasquezSoad Fuentes-AlabiGeorge A TomlinsonLillian SungPublished in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2021)
Among paediatric patients with acute leukaemia at relapse or induction failure, initial curative intent treatment plan was associated with better physical health, pain and fatigue when compared with palliative intent. A curative approach may be a reasonable option for patients with acute leukaemia even when prognosis is poor.
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