The neutrophil recovery day is defined as the first day of 3 consecutive days during which the absolute neutrophil count (ANC) is >0.5×109/L, without G-CSF adminstration. Platelet recovery day is deﬁned to have occurred on the ﬁrst of 7 consecutive days with a blood platelet count (BPC) of >20×109/L, without transfusion support. Response (CR, PR or NR) is evaluated on 3, 4, 6,9, 12, 18 and 24months after treatment.