Gene-based outcome prediction in multiple cohorts of pediatric T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a Children's Oncology Group study

Continuous complete clinical remission in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) is now approaching 80% due to the implementation of aggressive...

Authors:
Cleaver AL, Beesley AH, Firth MJ, Sturges NC, O'Leary RA, Hunger SP, Baker DL, Kees UR

Authors notes:
Molecular Cancer 2010 May 12;9:105

Keywords:
Gene-based, multiple cohorts, pediatric T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Children's Oncology Group study

Abstract:
Continuous complete clinical remission in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) is now approaching 80% due to the implementation of aggressive chemotherapy protocols but patients that relapse continue to have a poor prognosis.

Media release: Perth researchers decipher genetic pattern that predicts leukaemia relapse (12 May 2010)