Two different durations of adjuvant therapy with intermediate-dose interferon alfa-2b in patients with high-risk melanoma (Nordic IFN trial): a randomised phase 3 trial

Johan Hansson, Steinar Aamdal, Lars Bastholt, Yvonne Brandberg, Micaela Hernberg, Bo Ruby Nilsson, Ulrika Stierner, Hans von der Maase, Nordic Melanoma Cooperative Group

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    Abstract

    Adjuvant high-dose interferon alfa-2b improves relapse-free survival (RFS) in patients with high-risk melanoma, although benefits in overall survival are uncertain. Because of the toxic effects of high-dose regimens, intermediate doses are being explored. We investigated whether adjuvant therapy with intermediate-dose interferon alfa-2b for 1 or 2 years would improve outcomes in patients with stage IIB-IIC or III resected cutaneous melanoma.
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftLancet Oncology
    Vol/bind12
    Udgave nummer2
    Sider (fra-til)144-52
    Antal sider9
    ISSN1470-2045
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - feb. 2011

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