Can chronic myeloid leukemia be cured?

The treatment status for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is as follows: 1. Current treatment: CML generally cannot be completely cured. Although the disease can be controlled through chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and other methods, it is difficult to completely eliminate leukemia cells in the bone marrow. 2. Treatment methods: Include chemotherapy, use of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (e.g., imatinib), radiotherapy, surgical treatment, etc. Among these, treatment with tyrosine kinase inhibitors achieves a 5-year complete remission rate of 87% and a 5-year survival rate of 89%. 3. Prospects for cure: Some patients may achieve a cure through standardized treatment approaches such as targeted drugs or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Particularly, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation offers a cure rate of approximately 70% for CML in the chronic phase. Treatment for CML requires comprehensive consideration of the patient's specific condition and optimal timing for intervention. Standardized treatment can effectively control the disease and improve quality of life.