Trends in survival for adult patients with hematopoietic malignancies in Japan, 2000-14 (CONCORD-3) - PubMed
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- Study analyzed 5-year net survival trends for adult patients with hematopoietic malignancies in Japan from 2000-2014.
- Significant improvements in survival were noted for myeloid malignancies, especially in younger age groups (15-44 and 45-54 years).
- Lymphoid malignancies showed improved survival across all ages, though less pronounced in older patients.
- Notable survival improvements (≥10%) were seen for myeloproliferative neoplasms, classic Hodgkin's lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma.
- Moderate improvements were observed for diffuse B-cell lymphoma and acute myeloid leukemia.
- Continuous monitoring of survival trends is emphasized for developing effective strategies against hematological malignancies.