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Treatment of leukemia

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Topic: Leukemia
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Sort Desciption: Adapted from the National Cancer Institute by EBSCO Publishing Editorial Staff Treatment for leukemia is complex. It varies with the type of leukemia and is not the same for all patients. ...

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Adapted from the National Cancer Institute by EBSCO Publishing Editorial Staff Treatment for leukemia is complex. It varies with the type of leukemia and is not the same for all patients. The doctor plans the treatment to fit each patients needs. The treatment depends not only on the type of leukemia, but also on: Certain features of the leukemia cells The extent of the disease Whether the leukemia has been treated before Treatment also depends on the patients age, symptoms, and general health. Whenever possible, patients should be treated at a medical center that has doctors who have experience in treating leukemia. If this is not possible, the patients doctor should discuss the treatment plan with a specialist at such a center. Acute leukemia needs to be treated right away. The goal of treatment is to bring about a remission. Then, when there is no evidence of the disease, more therapy may be given to prevent a relapse. Many people with acute leukemia can be cured. Chronic leukemia patients who do not have symptoms may not require immediate treatment. However, they should have frequent checkups so the doctor can see whether the disease is progressing. When treatment is needed, it can often control the disease and its symptoms. However, chronic leukemia can seldom be cured. Many patients and their families want to learn all they can about leukemia and the treatment choices so they can take an active part in decisions about medical care. The doctor is the best person to answer these questions. When discussing treatment, the patient (or, in the case of a child, the patients family) may want to talk with the doctor about research studies of new treatment methods. Such studies, called clinical trials, are designed to improve cancer treatment. Getting an explaination When a person is diagnosed with leukemia, shock and stress are natural reactions. These feelings may make it difficult to think of every question to ask the ...

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