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COG-C9710 Regimen

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COG-C9710 Regimen Definition

A regimen consisting of an induction phase with tretinoin (ATRA), cytarabine and idarubucin followed by a consolidation course of tretinoin and daunorubicin, used for the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). A prolonged maintenance regimen including tretinoin and methotrexate, with or without mercatopurine (6-MP), is also part of the treatment plan.

COG-C9710 Regimen Synonyms

COG-C9710 APL Regimen, CALGB-C9710 Regimen

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