Patient characteristics (n = 53)
| Characteristic . | Total . | Untreated . |
|---|---|---|
| No. patients | 53 | 33 |
| Median age, y (range) | 69 (5-84) | 74 (61-84) |
| Age older than 60 y, no. (%) | 44 (83) | 33 (100) |
| Diagnosis, no. (%) | ||
| AML | 49 (92) | 30 (90) |
| MDS | 4 (8) | 3 (10) |
| Median no. prior therapies (range) | 0 (0-6) | 0 |
| Untreated, no. (%) | 33 (62) | 33 (100) |
| First salvage, no. (%) | 9 (17) | 0 |
| More than first salvage, no. (%) | 11 (21) | 0 |
| Cytogenetics, no. (%) | ||
| Diploid | 18 (34) | 14 (42) |
| CBF | 1 (2) | 0 |
| Other | 34 (64) | 19 (57) |
| Median WBC count (×109/L) | 2.6 (0.5-116) | 4.3 (0.7-116) |
| Characteristic . | Total . | Untreated . |
|---|---|---|
| No. patients | 53 | 33 |
| Median age, y (range) | 69 (5-84) | 74 (61-84) |
| Age older than 60 y, no. (%) | 44 (83) | 33 (100) |
| Diagnosis, no. (%) | ||
| AML | 49 (92) | 30 (90) |
| MDS | 4 (8) | 3 (10) |
| Median no. prior therapies (range) | 0 (0-6) | 0 |
| Untreated, no. (%) | 33 (62) | 33 (100) |
| First salvage, no. (%) | 9 (17) | 0 |
| More than first salvage, no. (%) | 11 (21) | 0 |
| Cytogenetics, no. (%) | ||
| Diploid | 18 (34) | 14 (42) |
| CBF | 1 (2) | 0 |
| Other | 34 (64) | 19 (57) |
| Median WBC count (×109/L) | 2.6 (0.5-116) | 4.3 (0.7-116) |
CBF indicates core-binding factor; WBC, white blood cell.