ISSN: 2329-6917
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Victoria M Chia
Tanzania
Review Article
Adverse Events in Adults with Relapsed or Refractory Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL): A Literature Review of Recent Clinical Trials
Author(s): Horst-Dieter Hummel, Max S Topp, Ellen T Chang, Victoria M Chia, Michael A Kelsh, Martha L Doemland, Shilpa Alekar and Anthony S Stein
Horst-Dieter Hummel, Max S Topp, Ellen T Chang, Victoria M Chia, Michael A Kelsh, Martha L Doemland, Shilpa Alekar and Anthony S Stein
Background: With the introduction of new therapy options for adult patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a better understanding of existing toxicity profiles is needed. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted to summarize the toxicity profiles in clinical trials using chemotherapeutic regimens, tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)-based approaches in Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) and Philadelphia chromosome-negative (Ph-) R/R ALL, or other targeted therapies. Seventeen eligible articles were identified that reported toxicity profiles. We grouped adverse events into the following categories: hematological, infectious, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular/renal/hepatic, and neurological, stratified by treatment type. Treatment-relat.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-6917.1000208