G-CSF in Stimulating Peripheral Stem Cells for Autologous Stem Cell Transplant in Treating Patients With Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in Complete Remission
Leukemia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Leukemia focused on measuring chronic phase chronic myelogenous leukemia
Eligibility Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Diagnosis of chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia In complete cytogenetic remission, confirmed by bone marrow biopsy within the past month Has been receiving imatinib mesylate for ≥ 3 months* NOTE: *Imatinib mesylate is held during the study harvesting procedure No myelofibrosis on bone marrow ≥ 3+ Ineligible for or refused allogeneic stem cell transplantation PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age Over 18 Performance status ECOG 0-1 Life expectancy Not specified Hematopoietic WBC > 3,000/mm^3 Platelet count > 100,000/mm^3 Hepatic Adequate hepatic function for stem cell transplantation Renal Adequate renal function for stem cell transplantation Cardiovascular Adequate cardiovascular function for stem cell transplantation Pulmonary Adequate pulmonary function for stem cell transplantation Other HIV negative PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy No other concurrent biologic therapy Chemotherapy More than 4 weeks since prior chemotherapy No other concurrent chemotherapy Endocrine therapy Not specified Radiotherapy No concurrent radiotherapy Surgery No concurrent surgery Other No other concurrent experimental therapy
Sites / Locations
- Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University Medical Center