CNS involvement and prophylaxis in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

Dr Mark Litzow talks to ecancer at the European School of Haematology (ESH) meeting: International Conference on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia about the occurrence of central nervous system leukaemia as a result of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL).

He describes the features of this type of leukaemia, the role of prophylaxis treatment and additional preventative measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of relapse in the CNS.

Dr Litzow also mentions various factors that clinicians must take into account when deciding on the most effective treatment for these patients.

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