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InductionIntensification of nonmyelotoxic drugs such as vincristine, steroids, asparaginase Evaluation of drug resistance and adaptation of drug regimens to resistance patterns |
Consolidation and maintenanceProtocol adherence to achieve better dose and time intensity Risk adapted indications for stem cell transplantation Minimal residual disease–adapted intensification cycles Subgroup- and minimal residual disease–adapted duration and intensity of maintenance Intensification of high-dose methotrexate and asparaginase |
BothEvaluation of molecular remission to assess newly designed regimens Addition of targeted drugs such as kinase inhibitors or monoclonal antibodies Age-adapted regimens (intensification in adolescents/adaptation in elderly) Age-adapted rules for treatment steering Improved prophylaxis of infections and mucositis to reduce mortality and morbidity |