Modulated chemotherapy according to modified comprehensive geriatric assessment in 100 consecutive elderly patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Spina, Michele

Modulated chemotherapy according to modified comprehensive geriatric assessment in 100 consecutive elderly patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. [electronic resource] - The oncologist 2012 - 838-46 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Phase II; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1549-490X

10.1634/theoncologist.2011-0417 doi


Activities of Daily Living
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anemia--drug therapy
Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived--adverse effects
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols--adverse effects
Cyclophosphamide--adverse effects
Disease-Free Survival
Doxorubicin--adverse effects
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Geriatric Assessment--methods
Humans
Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse--drug therapy
Male
Neutropenia--drug therapy
Prednisone--adverse effects
Prospective Studies
Rituximab
Treatment Outcome
Vincristine--adverse effects