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Association details:
Biomarker:No biomarker
Cancer:Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Drug:decitabine (DNMT inhibitor)
Direction:Sensitive
Evidence:
Evidence Level:
Sensitive: A1 - Approval
New
Source:
Excerpt:
DACOGEN is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor indicated for treatment of adult patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)...
Evidence Level:
Sensitive: A2 - Guideline
New
Source:
Excerpt:
The NCCN Guidelines are based on extensive evaluation of the reviewed risk-based data and indicate current approaches for managing patients with MDS. Five drugs approved by the FDA for treating specific subtypes of MDS include lenalidomide for patients with del(5q) cytogenetic abnormalities; AzaC and decitabine for treating higher-risk or non-responsive patients...
Evidence Level:
Sensitive: B - Late Trials
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Source:
Title:

Decitabine for Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes in Chinese Patients: An Open-Label, Phase-3b Study

Excerpt:
This open-label, phase 3b study was conducted...132 patients received decitabine treatment...A total 35 (26.5%) patients achieved an ORR (CR + PR + mCR) during the study: CR in 13 patients (9.8%) and mCR in 22 patients...Decitabine, at the doses studied, was efficacious for the treatment of MDS in Chinese patients.
DOI:
10.1007/s12325-015-0263-8
Trial ID: