Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation May Not Be Needed in Children With ALL Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation May Not Be Needed in Children With ALL

In children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) at risk for central nervous system (CNS) relapse, a higher dose of chemotherapy plus two extra doses of intrathecal therapy during early induction can obviate the need for prophylactic cranial irradiation, researchers say.Reuters Health Information
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