Abstract |
This review describes the recent evolution in the first-line treatment of patients with follicular lymphoma. In cases without adverse prognostic parameters, delayed treatment still is the best option. The combination of rituximab plus chemotherapy in patients with adverse prognostic parameters is the treatment associated with the highest complete response rates and the longer time to progression compared to chemotherapy or rituximab alone. The best chemotherapy regimen is not yet described. Also yet to be described is the place of radioimmunotherapy versus rituximab plus chemotherapy. High-dose therapies with autologous stem-cell transplant have a place in the treatment of these patients but not in first line.
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Authors | Bertrand Coiffier |
Journal | Clinical advances in hematology & oncology : H&O
(Clin Adv Hematol Oncol)
Vol. 3
Issue 6
Pg. 484-91, 505
(Jun 2005)
ISSN: 1543-0790 [Print] United States |
PMID | 16167027
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Antibodies, Monoclonal
- Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived
- Rituximab
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Topics |
- Antibodies, Monoclonal
(therapeutic use)
- Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- Humans
- Lymphoma, Follicular
(pathology, therapy)
- Male
- Radioimmunotherapy
- Rituximab
- Stem Cell Transplantation
- Transplantation, Autologous
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