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Frequency of labs needed

I read so much conflicting information on how often the labs need to be performed in the first year. Can someone give me a guideline so I can speak to my hemo next week. Thanks in advance, Dawn

Hi Dawn,

European LeukemiaNet recommend RQ-PCR every 3 months until MMR has been achieved, then every 3 to 6 months. The "first year" is not relevant to the testing schedule in these guidelines.

Many hospitals go above this, but this is the standard that any good European hospital will use as a baseline level for treatment.

NCCN recommendations for the US are very very similar, if not identical.

David.

Thank you David. I think I am on overload :)