How to treat acute myeloid leukemia

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The harm of leukemia is very big, and acute myeloid leukemia is also a common kind of leukemia, many elderly people are more prone to suffer from this disease, below, we discuss how to treat acute myeloid leukemia.

How to treat acute myeloid leukemia

First, the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia is often combined with sequential chemotherapy, that is, after the initial remission (induction therapy), the treatment after remission (consolidation therapy). Induction therapy depends on the patient's age and history of hematological diseases, and consolidation therapy after remission depends on cytogenetic risk factors. If the patient is not sensitive to the initial induction therapy, radiotherapy can be attempted.

Second: the application of traditional Chinese medicine in acute myeloid leukemia during radiotherapy and chemotherapy can play a role in reducing toxicity and increasing efficiency; long term adherence to traditional Chinese medicine after radiotherapy and chemotherapy can stabilize the disease, improve long-term effect and reduce the possibility of recurrence and metastasis. Prevention and treatment of precancerous lesions.

Third: for patients with advanced acute myeloid leukemia who can not accept radiotherapy and chemotherapy, traditional Chinese medicine can improve symptoms, improve the quality of life and prolong life. In addition, if conditions permit, bone marrow transplantation is also one of the effective treatments for acute myeloid leukemia. Successful transplantation can generally achieve long-term survival or cure

matters needing attention

Leukemia patients must pay attention to life care, actively cooperate with treatment, firmly believe that persistence is victory.