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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol 2013; 34(03): 180-181
DOI: 10.4103/0971-5851.123724
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Report of chronic myeloid leukemia from SEAROC experience, Jaipur over a period of 9 years

Anish Maru
Department of Medical Oncology, SEAROC Cancer Center, SK Soni Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Abstract

SEAROC cancer center presented the data 387 patients from the city of Jaipur. This oncology center caters large number of population from Jaipur as well as from neighboring states. Out of the 387 patients, 334 (86%) patients were in chronic phase. Complete hematological response was seen in 368 (95%) of patients and no response in 5 patients. Among these patients, 33 (8.5%) progressed to blast crisis.

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Chronic myeloid leukemia - Jaipur - SEAROC


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Article published online:
19 July 2021

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