DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
Item
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
boolean
C0012634 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C1521970 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
Diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) of any stage as defined by the following:
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Diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) of any stage as defined by the following:
boolean
C0011900 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C0023434 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
Peripheral blood absolute lymphocyte count greater than 5,000/mm^3 within 14 days prior to study
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Peripheral blood absolute lymphocyte count greater than 5,000/mm^3 within 14 days prior to study
boolean
C5401001 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C3544087 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
C4071839 (UMLS CUI [1,3])
C5421123 (UMLS CUI [1,4])
Lymphocytes must be small to moderate size with no more than 55% prolymphocytes, atypical lymphocytes, or lymphoblasts morphologically
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Lymphocytes must be small to moderate size with no more than 55% prolymphocytes, atypical lymphocytes, or lymphoblasts morphologically
boolean
C1550651 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C0456389 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
C0439165 (UMLS CUI [1,3])
C0229614 (UMLS CUI [1,4])
C0221277 (UMLS CUI [1,5])
C0229613 (UMLS CUI [1,6])
Phenotypically characterized as B-CLL
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Phenotypically characterized as B-CLL
boolean
C0031437 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C1880022 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
C0861888 (UMLS CUI [1,3])
Must have one of the following characteristics indicating need for chemotherapy:
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Must have one of the following characteristics indicating need for chemotherapy:
boolean
C0599878 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C0686904 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
C3665472 (UMLS CUI [1,3])
Progressive marrow failure (hemoglobin less than 10 g/dL and/or platelet count less than 100,000/mm^3)
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Progressive marrow failure (hemoglobin less than 10 g/dL and/or platelet count less than 100,000/mm^3)
boolean
C4228360 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C0032181 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
C0518015 (UMLS CUI [1,3])
Progressive lymphocytosis with an increase of more than 50% over a 2 month period or anticipated doubling time of less than 6 months
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Progressive lymphocytosis with an increase of more than 50% over a 2 month period or anticipated doubling time of less than 6 months
boolean
C0205329 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C0024282 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
Massive (i.e., greater than 6 cm below left costal margin) or progressive splenomegaly
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Massive (i.e., greater than 6 cm below left costal margin) or progressive splenomegaly
boolean
C0522501 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C1335499 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
C0038002 (UMLS CUI [1,3])
Massive nodes or clusters (i.e., greater than 10 cm in longest diameter) or progressive adenopathy
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Massive nodes or clusters (i.e., greater than 10 cm in longest diameter) or progressive adenopathy
boolean
C0522501 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C0024204 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
C1704332 (UMLS CUI [1,3])
C0497156 (UMLS CUI [1,4])
C1335499 (UMLS CUI [1,5])
At least 10% weight loss within 6 months of study
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At least 10% weight loss within 6 months of study
boolean
C1262477 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C3828652 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
Extreme fatigue
Item
Extreme fatigue
boolean
C0205403 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C0015672 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
Fevers greater than 100.5 degrees F for 2 weeks without evidence of infection
Item
Fevers greater than 100.5 degrees F for 2 weeks without evidence of infection
boolean
C0015967 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C0449238 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
C1442457 (UMLS CUI [1,3])
C0332125 (UMLS CUI [1,4])
C3714514 (UMLS CUI [1,5])
Night sweats without evidence of infection
Item
Night sweats without evidence of infection
boolean
C0028081 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C0332125 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
C3714514 (UMLS CUI [1,3])
No autoimmune anemia or autoimmune thrombocytopenia
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No autoimmune anemia or autoimmune thrombocytopenia
boolean
C1549444 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C0002880 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
C0242584 (UMLS CUI [1,3])
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
Item
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
boolean
C0030705 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C1521970 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
Age:
Item
Age:
boolean
C0001779 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
18 and over
Item
18 and over
boolean
C0001779 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
Performance status:
Item
Performance status:
boolean
C1518965 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
ECOG 0-2
Item
ECOG 0-2
boolean
C1520224 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
Life expectancy:
Item
Life expectancy:
boolean
C0023671 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
Not specified
Item
Not specified
boolean
C0205370 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
Hematopoietic:
Item
Hematopoietic:
boolean
C0229601 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
See Disease Characteristics
Item
See Disease Characteristics
boolean
C0599878 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
Hepatic:
Item
Hepatic:
boolean
C0205054 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
Bilirubin no greater than 2 mg/dL unless secondary to tumor
Item
Bilirubin no greater than 2 mg/dL unless secondary to tumor
boolean
C0201913 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
Renal:
Item
Renal:
boolean
C0232804 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
Creatinine no greater than 2.0 mg/dL
Item
Creatinine no greater than 2.0 mg/dL
boolean
C0201976 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
Creatinine clearance at least 40 mL/min if creatinine is greater than 1.5 mg/dL
Item
Creatinine clearance at least 40 mL/min if creatinine is greater than 1.5 mg/dL
boolean
C0373595 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
Other:
Item
Other:
boolean
C0205394 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
No other prior or concurrent malignancy within the past 2 years except basal cell carcinoma of the skin or carcinoma in situ of the cervix
Item
No other prior or concurrent malignancy within the past 2 years except basal cell carcinoma of the skin or carcinoma in situ of the cervix
boolean
C1298908 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C0332152 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
C0205420 (UMLS CUI [1,3])
C0006826 (UMLS CUI [1,4])
C0332300 (UMLS CUI [1,5])
C0007117 (UMLS CUI [1,6])
C0851140 (UMLS CUI [1,7])
No active infection requiring oral or intravenous antibiotics
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No active infection requiring oral or intravenous antibiotics
boolean
C1298908 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C0205177 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
C0009450 (UMLS CUI [1,3])
C1514873 (UMLS CUI [1,4])
C0003232 (UMLS CUI [1,5])
C0442027 (UMLS CUI [1,6])
C0348016 (UMLS CUI [1,7])
Not pregnant or nursing
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Not pregnant or nursing
boolean
C1272460 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C0032961 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
C0006147 (UMLS CUI [1,3])
Fertile patients must use effective contraception
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Fertile patients must use effective contraception
boolean
C0015895 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C0700589 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
Item
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
boolean
C1514463 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
Biologic therapy:
Item
Biologic therapy:
boolean
C0005527 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
Not specified
Item
Not specified
boolean
C0205370 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
Chemotherapy:
Item
Chemotherapy:
boolean
C0392920 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
No prior cytotoxic chemotherapy
Item
No prior cytotoxic chemotherapy
boolean
C1298908 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C1514457 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
C0677881 (UMLS CUI [1,3])
Endocrine therapy:
Item
Endocrine therapy:
boolean
C0279025 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
No prior steroid treatment for CLL
Item
No prior steroid treatment for CLL
boolean
C1298908 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C1514463 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
C0149783 (UMLS CUI [1,3])
C0023434 (UMLS CUI [1,4])
Radiotherapy:
Item
Radiotherapy:
boolean
C1522449 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
Not specified
Item
Not specified
boolean
C0205370 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
Surgery:
Item
Surgery:
boolean
C0543467 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
Not specified
Item
Not specified
boolean
C0205370 (UMLS CUI [1,1])