Treatment Options for Leukemia

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Traditional Treatment Options for Leukemia

• There are a few traditional treatment options for
  leukemia, which include chemotherapy, radiation
  therapy, and stem cell transplant.
• Chemotherapy is the main type of treatment for
  leukemia. It uses drugs to kill cancer cells.
  Chemotherapy can be taken by pill, or it can be
  given through a needle in the vein
  (intravenously).
• Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to kill
  cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation can
  come from a machine outside the body (external
  beam radiation), or it can come from radioactive
  material placed in the body near the cancer cells
  (internal radiation therapy).
• A stem cell transplant is a procedure to replace
  damaged bone marrow with healthy stem cells. Stem
  cells are found in the bone marrow, blood, and
  umbilical cord blood. A stem cell transplant may
  be an option if other treatments have not worked
  or if the leukemia has returned after treatment.

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Newer Treatment Options for Leukemia There are
many different types of leukemia, and each type
requires a different treatment approach. The most
common type of leukemia is acute lymphoblastic
leukemia (ALL), which affects the white blood
cells. In general, the treatment for leukemia
involves using drugs to kill the cancer
cells. The first step in treating ALL is to
induce remission, which means getting rid of all
the cancer cells in the body. This can be done
with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a bone
marrow transplant. After remission is achieved,
patients will need to undergo maintenance therapy
to keep the cancer from coming back. Maintenance
therapy usually involves taking oral medications
for several years. For patients with chronic
lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), the goal of treatment
is typically to prolong life and maintain quality
of life. Treatment options for CLL include
watchful waiting, chemotherapy, targeted therapy,
and stem cell transplantation. Patients with
acute myeloid leukemia (AML) generally receive
induction chemotherapy followed by consolidation
chemotherapy. Some patients may also require a
stem cell transplant. Patients with AML who are
older than 60 may be treated with lower-intensity
chemotherapy regimens. Treatment for leukemia
can be complex and sometimes difficult to
understand. If you have been diagnosed with
leukemia, it's important to work with a team of
specialists who can help you make informed
decisions about your care.
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The Different Types of Leukemia

• There are four main types of leukemia, which can
  be further divided into subtypes
• Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
• Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
• Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
• Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
• The most common type of leukemia in children is
  acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). In adults,
  the most common type is acute myeloid leukemia
  (AML). The other two types, chronic lymphocytic
  leukemia (CLL) and chronic myeloid leukemia
  (CML), are relatively rare. 
• Leukemia is usually treated with chemotherapy,
  which involves taking drugs that kill cancer
  cells. However, there are different types of
  chemotherapy drugs and regimens, so the leukemia
  treatment plan will vary depending on the
  individual case. In some cases, a bone marrow
  transplant may also be recommended.

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