What are the treatment methods for leukemia?

Jun 30, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

A colleague at our company has leukemia and is currently receiving treatment in the hospital. I am curious whether this disease can be completely cured. What are the treatment methods for leukemia?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
The main treatment options for leukemia include the following aspects: 1. Emergency management: For hyperleukocytosis, excess white blood cells are removed using a blood cell separator, along with hydration and chemotherapy. 2. Medication therapy: Includes molecular targeted therapy, such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), which can precisely kill cancer cells in the blood; immunotherapy, such as rituximab, for specific types of leukemia; and chemotherapeutic agents, such as cyclophosphamide and cytarabine, used to eliminate leukemia cells in the body. 3. Radiation therapy: For central nervous system leukemia, radiation therapy is an effective preventive and treatment method. 4. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: This is currently the only potentially curative treatment for leukemia, especially for acute myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The selection and combination of these treatment options should be based on the patient's specific condition and the recommendations of the physician.