Acute leukemia relapse

  Acute myeloid leukemia is the most common type of leukemia, accounting for more than 50% of all leukemias, with a higher incidence in middle-aged and elderly people. All other types are less effective than the acute promyelocytic leukemia type, including this case (acute granulocytic leukemia), which is treated mainly with chemotherapy, and the regimen is basically similar. Generally, after 1-2 courses of standardized chemotherapy, more than 70% of patients can achieve complete remission, at which time the patient can be asymptomatic and almost the same as a normal person. However, more than 70% of patients may relapse, so after remission, we must go through consolidation and intensive treatment, or even hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, to prevent relapse and strive for long-term remission and even cure. It can be said that relapse is a sword hanging over the patient’s head. It is common for people to worry about relapse. However, it needs to be understood scientifically and correctly. On the one hand, we need to treat and follow up as prescribed by the doctor to actively prevent relapse, and on the other hand, we need to adjust our mindset and live every day after remission. Do not worry too much, otherwise, the quality of life will be greatly affected.