A 39-year-old member asked:
is revlimid (lenalidomide) effective in the use for treatment for acute myelogenous leukemia?
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Dr. Christian Schultheis answered
23 years experience Hematology and Oncology
Possibly: We do use it if they have chromosomal changes that predict response. However, not the standard of care. Mainly used if the person is not in the best of shape and looking for alternative, non aggressive options. Hope this helps.
Answered on Aug 21, 2012
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