- Induction Therapy: The first phase of treatment, aimed at inducing remission. In AML, the goal of induction therapy is to eliminate as much of the disease as possible and restore normal blood counts.
- Consolidation Therapy: Treatment given after cancer has disappeared following the initial therapy. It is used to eliminate any cancer cells that may be left in the body.
- Maintenance Therapy: Ongoing treatment given after initial therapy to help maintain remission or prevent the return of disease.
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Several treatment options are available for adults with AML, depending on factors such as treatment phase, overall health, and personal preferences. Options include:
- Chemotherapy or other drug therapies
- Radiation Therapy
- Chemotherapy with stem cell transplant
- Targeted Therapy
- Clinical Trials
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Understanding treatment options, goals, and what to expect is vital to achieving the best possible outcome for you.
Key Questions to Ask Your Doctor
About Treatment Goals:
- What can be done to get me into remission?
- How can I stay in remission?
- What is required to keep me in remission as long as possible?
About Treatment Plan:
- Is a cure possible for me?
- Is this treatment part of a plan for a cure?
- If a cure is not possible, what treatment plan could offer the longest remission and the best quality of life?
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