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Interferon
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
Interferon alfa is no longer available because production has been halted.[32] According to the Hairy Cell Leukemia Foundation, ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft is the best available preparation, but it is not FDA approved for hairy cell leukemia.
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Interferon is useful when treating hairy cell leukemia during pregnancy because it does not involve cytotoxic agents.
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