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. 2018;89(Suppl 11):5–39. doi: 10.23750/abm.v89i11-S.7988

Table 1.

Most frequent causes for the exclusion of elderly patients with AML from aggressive chemotherapy.

Causes for exclusion
  • Age >75 years

  • Performance status > 2-3

  • Attitude of patient and family members

  • Attitude of doctor

  • Scientific interest of the doctor in a given therapy

  • Lack of a caregiver

  • Distance from treatment centre

  • Availability of beds