Treatment of acute myeloid leukemia
Initial Treatment
It is created a national action program for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). All hospitals using this common treatment regimen, which is also in line with international action. A national registry of acute myeloid leukemia was established in 2000. Data from this registry show that 4-year survival rate for (AML) is improved by 15% in the period 2000-2006.
Treatment strategy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) depends on age, as well as the subset of the disease one is in.
Treatment strategy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) depends on age, as well as the subset of the disease one is in. The treatment aims to knock out cancer cells in blood and in bone marrow. Often bad performance with this at first, but there is a high risk from the disease flares up. Further treatment is always necessary, and then use other drugs than those used in the initial phase.
Treatment usually includes multiple elements, and more of the following strategy may be necessary:
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