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National Comprehensive Cancer Network. NCCN clinical practice guidelines in oncology: chronic myeloid leukemia [internet publication].Full text

Smith G, Apperley J, Milojkovic D, et al; British Society for Haematology. A British Society for Haematology guideline on the diagnosis and management of chronic myeloid leukaemia. Br J Haematol. 2020 Oct;191(2):171-93.Full text  Abstract

Hochhaus A, Saussele S, Rosti G, et al; ESMO Guidelines Committee. Chronic myeloid leukaemia: ESMO clinical practice guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Ann Oncol. 2017 Jul 1;28(suppl 4):iv41-51.Full text  Abstract

Hochhaus A, Baccarani M, Silver RT, et al. European LeukemiaNet 2020 recommendations for treating chronic myeloid leukemia. Leukemia. 2020 Apr;34(4):966-84.Full text  Abstract

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