Danazol as first-line therapy for myelodysplastic syndromes

Conclusion Danazol as frontline therapy is an acceptable treatment option with low side effects for patients with MDS that cannot receive ASCT Teaser At present, no standard therapy is available for most patients with myelodysplastic syndromes. In this retrospective study, we analyse data from 42 patients with myelodysplastic syndrome treated with low-dose danazol. More than half achieved a response. Results show that danazol remains an attractive option due to its low cost and good safety profile in centers with reduced access to novel therapeutic alternatives.
Source: Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma and Leukemia - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research