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Impact of insurance status on the survival of younger patients diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia in the United States

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Survival among patients diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) has significantly improved with the use of all‐trans retinoic acid and arsenic trioxide. However, the need for immediate diagnosis and access… Click to show full abstract

Survival among patients diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) has significantly improved with the use of all‐trans retinoic acid and arsenic trioxide. However, the need for immediate diagnosis and access to specialized care and the cost associated with APL management can potentially act as barriers for disadvantaged patients. The influence of sociodemographic factors on the outcomes of patients with APL remains unclear.

Keywords: acute promyelocytic; promyelocytic leukemia; diagnosed acute; patients diagnosed; survival

Journal Title: Cancer
Year Published: 2021

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