There is a “lack of consistency” among patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures used to evaluate treatments for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), according to a new study. The investigators suggest that these results indicate that “additional comprehensive evidence” on quality of life and side effects are “needed to guide patient-centered treatment selection in CML care.” ...
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