Patient: Description of the condition (onset time, main symptoms, hospital visited, etc.): How long does it take to cure acute promyelocytic leukemia and how do I care for it? What can I give the patient to eat to get better quickly? Thank you!
Yang Hongchong, Hematology Specialist, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acute leukemia, including promyelocytic leukemia, is a refractory disease that can be controlled with 1-2 courses of treatment; however, it requires 3-5 years of active and patient treatment before it can be cured. Care should focus on prevention of colds and bleeding, and avoid trauma. The diet should be light and nutritious, avoiding hot, sticky, coarse and toxic products, and nothing special is needed.