What are the prognosis for someone diagnosed with myeloid leukemia?

katalin794 · Newbie Joined: 28 Apr 2006 Posts: 2

My mother suffers from myeloid leukemia. The illness developed gradually with the weight loss, high temperature (always in the evening). She has this condition for 2 years, she was in remission for a while but now it is here again. What is the prognosis for someone diagnosed with myeloid leukemia? Wil she be all right?

brianna572 · Newbie Joined: 26 Dec 2007 Posts: 1

In 25% of the case, there is chromosome abnormality, Philadelphia Chromosome. Without the treatment, prognosis says there is no more than 5 years left. Life can be prolonged for a long period, if the patient is constantly under the therapy. This means there is still big chance for your mother to lead more or less, normal life.

What are the prognosis for someone diagnosed with myeloid leukemia?

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