Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) - Adult
Alternate Names : Acute Granulocytic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia (ANLL)
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Prognosis (Expectations)
Complete remission occurs in 70% to 80% of patients. Overall, about 20% to 30% of people survive free of disease at 5 years from diagnosis. Patients who have not experienced a relapse during this time are considered permanently cured, since most relapses occur within 2 years of diagnosis. Patients who are less than 60 years of age have a better chance of survival than their older counterparts. This is related to many factors including the ability to tolerate the strong chemotherapy medicines. Without treatment, life expectancy is about 3 to 4 months.
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