Abstract
As part of an NHS Executive Trent regional initiative we considered the role and cost-effectiveness of high dose chemotherapy in the treatment of relapsed Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The key trials and case series show an additional patient benefit of 0.8-1.1 life years over standard chemotherapy. We estimate incremental cost per life year gained of £12 800-£17 600, which reduces further if long-term benefits are considered. High dose chemotherapy in these conditions is both life-saving and cost-effective.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 74-80 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | British Journal of Cancer |
Volume | 82 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2000 |
Keywords
- radioiododeoxyuridine
- glioma
- intracerebral therapy
- rat
- sustained release
- Hodgkin's disease
- lymphoma
- cost-effectiveness
- high dose chemotherapy
- transplantation