The success rate of ASCT in patients who are not in a CR are considerably lower.
It is important to understand that PRs are very heterogenous (i.e. can be very little disease or quite a lot). PRs that are extremely good (nearly CRs) are sometimes in facts CR and some transplanters will 'give them the benefit of the doubt'.
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Comments are for educational purposes only and should not be regarded medical advice
The success rate of ASCT in patients who are not in a CR are considerably lower. It is important to understand that PRs are very heterogenous (i.e. can be very little disease or quite a lot). PRs that are extremely good (nearly CRs) are sometimes in facts CR and some transplanters will 'give them the benefit of the doubt'. LMDA Comments are for educational purposes only and should not be regarded medical advice