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Re-treatment with cladribine or pentostatin

Source: Hairy Cell Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: February 21, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Hairy Cell Leukemia / Treatment Options for Hairy Cell Leukemia

Patients with hairy cell leukemia who have a relapse after the first course of cladribine or pentostatin often respond well to re-treatment with the same or another purine analogue, especially if relapse occurs after several years.[13][Level of evidence C3]

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