Approach to the Initial Treatment of Older Patients with Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Jia Ruan
2020 Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America  
With a median age of 65 years, mantle cell lymphoma affects predominantly older patients with comorbidities. Initial treatment of older patients is not standardized but traditionally includes chemoimmunotherapy regimens that are not curative. Incorporation of maintenance strategy after induction and introduction of novel agents have expanded access to effective treatment options and improved survival outcome. Ongoing randomized studies comparing induction regimens and maintenance strategies are
more » ... expected to further define the role of novel agents and combinations in the initial treatment of older patients with mantle cell lymphoma.
doi:10.1016/j.hoc.2020.06.005 pmid:32861284 fatcat:v27drwmscjdhdffi7utmxusdyu