Treating second-relapsed/refractory first-relapsed childhood acute myeloid leukaemia: Successful salvage rather than palliation?

Prognosis of second-relapsed/refractory first-relapsed childhood acute myeloid leukaemia remains poor and there are no clear guidelines on the best treatment approach. The report by White et al. suggests that, while outcomes are still unsatisfactory, there is room to pursue a curative approach rather than palliation. Commentary on: White et al. Clinical outcomes of second relapsed and refractory first relapsed paediatric AML: A retrospective study within the NOPHO-DB SHIP consortium.

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The report highlights the importance of pursuing a curative approach to improve prognosis in childhood acute myeloid leukemia.