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What are the treatment options available for isolated extramedullary relapse of an AYA patient with AML following HSCT?

Particular patient is s/p 2 HSCTs
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Pediatric Hematology/Oncology · Baylor College of Medicine
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This is such a tough situation. Unfortunately, when a patient relapses after the second stem cell transplant, options are limited because a third transplant is rarely feasible and cure is not likely with medication alone. One could consider a Phase I trial if available and the patient is eligible. O...

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