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PFS – Progression free survival

The length of time after treatment before progression of disease (PD) occurs.

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PR – Partial response

A reduction in total cross sectional area of all measurable tumours by at least…

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QALY – Quality adjusted life year

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The time to relapse of disease. Relapse may be defined biochemically or clinically.

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Mortality attributable to a transplant.

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