Biology and treatment of acute lymphocytic leukemia in adolescents and young adults

Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book. 2013:285-9. doi: 10.14694/EdBook_AM.2013.33.285.

Abstract

The treatment of young adults (16 to 39 years of age) with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) has been a focus of clinical research over the past decade. This review will focus on the biology, optimal treatment, treatment-related toxicities, and psychosocial issues in this patient population.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / adverse effects
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Chromosome Aberrations
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Leukemic
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Humans
  • Patient Compliance
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / etiology*
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / psychology*
  • Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / therapy*
  • Transplantation, Homologous
  • Young Adult