cytoreductive therapy


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Related to cytoreductive therapy: Anagrelide, tumor debulking

cy·to·re·duc·tive ther·a·py

therapy with the intention of reducing the number of cells in a lesion, usually a malignancy.
Synonym(s): cytoreduction

cy·to·re·duc·tive ther·a·py

(sī'tō-rĕ-dŭk'tiv thār'ă-pē)
Care intended to reduce the number of cells in a lesion, particularly a malignancy.
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In the future patients with leukocytosis might be routinely considered for cytoreductive therapy, especially those aged >60 years and those with a history of thrombosis.
The association between gene polymorphisms and leukocytosis with thrombotic complications in patients with essential thrombocythemia and polycythemia vera / Esansiyel Trombositemi ve Polisitemia Verada Gen Polimofizimleri ve Lokositozun Trombotik Komplikasyonlar ile Iliskisi
Those at high risk (history of thrombosis or age >60 years) also receive cytoreductive therapy with hydroxyurea.
Myeloproliferative neoplasms: the role of molecular markers
This agent is under clinical development for the treatment of follicular B-cell lymphomas following cytoreductive therapy with Rituxan(r), the leading biopharmaceutical approved for the treatment of this disease.
FAVRILLE COMPLETES PHASE II NON-HODGKIN'S ENROLLMENT
While phlebotomy and low dose aspirin are accepted as the standard of care for initial therapy, cytoreductive therapy is recommended to aid in the control of erythrocytosis in the presence of poor tolerance to phlebotomy, symptomatic or progressive splenomegaly, or evidence of high thrombotic risk2.
Incyte Reaches Agreement with the FDA on a Special Protocol Assessment for the Phase III Clinical Trial of INCB18424 in Polycythemia Vera
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