14. 1 (Cont'd) not considered candidates for intensive remission induction chemotherapy at time of enrollment based on EITHER: 1. >/= 75 years of age OR 2. <75 years of age with at least 1 of the following: A. Poor performance status (ECOG) score of 2-3 B. Clinically significant heart or lung comorbidities, as reflected by at least 1 of: (i) Left ventricular ejection fraction </= 50%, (ii) Lung diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO) </= 65% of expected, (iii) forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) </= 65% of expected, (iv) congestive heart failure (CHF) C. Serum creatinine >2 mg/dL, are on dialysis or have history of renal transplant. D. Other contraindication(s) to anthracycline therapy (must be documented). E. Other comorbidity the investigator judges incompatible with intensive remission induction chemotherapy, which must be documented and approved by the PI before randomization.