Contact Hours: 1.5

Max CEU Credits: 0.15

Learning Objectives:

On completion of the chapter, the reader will be able to
1. Compare the classification systems for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and acute nonlymphocytic leukemia (ANLL).
2. Describe the pathogenesis of acute leukemia.
3. Identify the prognostic factors for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL).
4. Explain the purpose of induction, consolidation, and maintenance phases for acute leukemia.
5. Explain the role of central nervous system (CNS) preventive therapy for acute leukemia.
6. Explain the treatment complications associated with therapy for acute leukemia.
7. Recognize the late effects of the treatment for long-term survivors of acute leukemias.

Faculty:

ACPE No:
014-999-07-107-H04

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