FCM-R (Fludarabine, Cyclophosphamide, Mitoxantrone, Rituximab) in Previously Untreated Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) < 70 Years

Fludarabine 25 mg/m2 on Days 2,3,4 i.v. 5-30 mins for course 1, and on Days 1 - 3 for courses 2 - 6

Cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m2 on Day 2,3,4 i.v. 5-30 mins for course 1, and on Days1 - 3 for courses 2 - 6.

Mitoxantrone 6 mg/m2 on Day 2 i.v. 30-60 mins for course 1, and on Day 1 for courses 2 - 6.

Rituximab 375 mg/m2 on Day 1 i.v. 2-6 hours for course 1 and 500 mg/m2 on Day 1 for courses 2 - 6.

Pegylated Filgrastim - 6 mg on Day 4,s.c. for course 1 and on Day 3 for courses 2 - 6.