Haematologica
Tailored transplant care in older adults shows promise
Deaths unrelated to disease relapse reached 6.3% at one year, compared with historical rates of 25%, in 32 patients aged 60 or older.Deaths unrelated to disease relapse reached 6.3% at one year, compared with historical rates of 25%, in 32 patients aged 60 or older.
Single-arm trial · 32 peopleInterventions
Who was studied32 older patients undergoing their first alloHCT, median 28.1 months
What changedDeaths without disease relapse were lower: 6.3% at one year against historical rates of 25%
The catchDifferences in other care could account for lower mortality than historical rates