Can chronic myeloid leukemia be cured?

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) generally refers to chronic granulocytic leukemia. Patients with good physical condition may achieve clinical cure, whereas those with poor health may find it difficult to be cured. If in doubt, prompt medical consultation is recommended. Specific analysis is as follows:

If the patient is relatively young, in good physical condition, and has a suitable donor for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, the chances of cure are significantly improved. Additionally, if the patient is in the chronic phase of CML, effective treatments such as targeted therapy and tyrosine kinase inhibitors can lead to a state of clinical cure.

However, if the patient's overall condition is poor and unable to undergo transplantation, or if CML has progressed to the accelerated or blast crisis phase, the likelihood of cure is greatly reduced. In such cases, treatment may only help alleviate symptoms and prolong survival without achieving a cure.

It is advisable to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and improving overall physical fitness.