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The experience from Harbin, China, in the treatment of de novo acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) in patients 60 years and older demonstrates the efficacy and safety of single agent arsenic trioxide. This agent with or without all trans retinoic acid may ultimately prove optimal for induction and maintenance APL treatment in older adults.

Arsenic as a Single Agent for Elderly APL Patients

The experience from Harbin, China, in the treatment of de novo acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) in patients 60 years and older demonstrates the efficacy and safety of single agent arsenic trioxide. This agent with or without all trans retinoic acid may ultimately prove optimal for induction and maintenance APL treatment in older adults.