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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol 2013; 34(03): 189-192
DOI: 10.4103/0971-5851.123729
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

The treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia, data from Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad

Sandip A Shah
Department of Medical Oncology, Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Abstract

Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad presented data of total 840 patients, out of which 775 (90%) were in chronic phase. Complete hematological response (CHR) was seen in 96% of patients and median time to achieve (CHR) was 2 months. Complete cytogenetic response was seen in 36%.

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Chronic myeloid leukemia - Gujarat cancer and research institute - imatinib


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Article published online:
19 July 2021

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