title: Nodular malignant lymphomas: factors affecting complete response rate and survival.
abstract: The records of 109 patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of nodular pattern were reviewed to determine which factors were associated with a favorable response to therapy and prolonged survival. A logistic regression model was utilized to identify the pertinent variables. Prognostic factors associated with a favorable response were, in order of decreasing importance: treatment with an Adriamycin combination regimen, absence of bulky tumor, and no exposure to prior chemotherapy. Thos associated with prolonged survival were: normal hemoglobin level, treatment with an Adriamycin combination regimen, female sex, and no prior exposure to therapy. Achievement of complete remission in these disorders resulted in a statistically longer duration of survival compared to partial responses or failures. Patients whose complete remission was induced with an Adriamycin-containing regimen and maintained with BCG immunotherapy had a significantly longer complete remission than those who did not receive BCG. Knowledge of these factors can be important in planning and analyzing future therapeutic trials.
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001500:BCG Vaccine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004317:Doxorubicin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004351:Drug Resistance; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D012737:Sex Factors; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D001500:BCG Vaccine; D006454:Hemoglobins; D004317:Doxorubicin