Reasons for non-inclusion in the intensive-therapy group (prospective population) or the control group (historic population)
| Reason . | Prospective Population . | Historic Population . |
|---|---|---|
| Total number registered, fulfilling diagnostic criteria | 348 | 313 |
| Not receiving intensive therapy for physician-related reasons | 9 | — |
| Treated according to intensive-therapy protocols other than NMSG #5/94 | 27 | — |
| Not eligible for intensive therapy | ||
| Severe coincident heart or lung disease | 6 | 9 |
| Other active malignancy or severe coincident illness | 6 | 1 |
| Psychiatric disease or abuse | 3 | 15 |
| Terminal illness, including refractory uremia | 8 | 9 |
| Patient refusal | 15 | 5 |
| Total number included in the intensive-therapy group or the control group | 274 | 274 |
| Reason . | Prospective Population . | Historic Population . |
|---|---|---|
| Total number registered, fulfilling diagnostic criteria | 348 | 313 |
| Not receiving intensive therapy for physician-related reasons | 9 | — |
| Treated according to intensive-therapy protocols other than NMSG #5/94 | 27 | — |
| Not eligible for intensive therapy | ||
| Severe coincident heart or lung disease | 6 | 9 |
| Other active malignancy or severe coincident illness | 6 | 1 |
| Psychiatric disease or abuse | 3 | 15 |
| Terminal illness, including refractory uremia | 8 | 9 |
| Patient refusal | 15 | 5 |
| Total number included in the intensive-therapy group or the control group | 274 | 274 |