Factors to be considered when choosing induction therapy
Patient related . | Disease related . | Treatment related . |
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Age/Fitness | Bone marrow disease burden | Access to standard-of-care therapies |
Caregiver support | Extramedullary disease | Costs and copays |
Comorbidities | Molecular cytogenetics/genomics | Route of administration |
Compliance | CRAB symptoms | Clinical trial availability |
Lifestyle preferences | R-ISS/ISS | Toxicity |
Performance status/Frailty |
Patient related . | Disease related . | Treatment related . |
---|---|---|
Age/Fitness | Bone marrow disease burden | Access to standard-of-care therapies |
Caregiver support | Extramedullary disease | Costs and copays |
Comorbidities | Molecular cytogenetics/genomics | Route of administration |
Compliance | CRAB symptoms | Clinical trial availability |
Lifestyle preferences | R-ISS/ISS | Toxicity |
Performance status/Frailty |
ISS, International Staging System; R-ISS, Revised International Staging System.