I just looked on the MacMillan web site and it's a bit more positive than Wikipedia:QuoteWhen there is no sign of the leukaemia and the marrow is working normally this is called remission. With treatment, more than 9 out of 10 adults (90%) with ALL will go into remission. Further treatment, called consolidation, may be given to stop the leukaemia coming back. This is followed by more treatment known as maintenance that is given to prolong the remission for as long as possible.For some, remission lasts indefinitely and the person is said to be cured. If the ALL comes back (relapses) after treatment, it can often be treated again and a second remission may be possible.
When there is no sign of the leukaemia and the marrow is working normally this is called remission. With treatment, more than 9 out of 10 adults (90%) with ALL will go into remission. Further treatment, called consolidation, may be given to stop the leukaemia coming back. This is followed by more treatment known as maintenance that is given to prolong the remission for as long as possible.For some, remission lasts indefinitely and the person is said to be cured. If the ALL comes back (relapses) after treatment, it can often be treated again and a second remission may be possible.
Types of LeukemiaLeukemia is classified by how quickly it progresses. Acute leukemia is fast-growing and can overrun the body within a few weeks or months. By contrast, chronic leukemia is slow-growing and progressively worsens over years.Acute versus Chronic LeukemiaThe blood-forming (hematopoietic) cells of acute leukemia remain in an immature state, so they reproduce and accumulate very rapidly. Therefore, acute leukemia needs to be treated immediately, otherwise the disease may be fatal within a few months. Fortunately, some subtypes of acute leukemia respond very well to available therapies and they are curable. Children often develop acute forms of leukemia, which are managed differently from leukemia in adults.In chronic leukemia, the blood-forming cells eventually mature, or differentiate, but they are not "normal." They remain in the bloodstream much longer than normal white blood cells, and they are unable to combat infection well.
Quote from: Chas N'Dave Cooper on March 30, 2012, 03:44:55 PMGame ON at Stan's insistence apparently.Then we should all get down there and get right behind them for Stan.
Game ON at Stan's insistence apparently.
Quote from: rjp on March 30, 2012, 03:46:59 PMI just looked on the MacMillan web site and it's a bit more positive than Wikipedia:QuoteWhen there is no sign of the leukaemia and the marrow is working normally this is called remission. With treatment, more than 9 out of 10 adults (90%) with ALL will go into remission. Further treatment, called consolidation, may be given to stop the leukaemia coming back. This is followed by more treatment known as maintenance that is given to prolong the remission for as long as possible.For some, remission lasts indefinitely and the person is said to be cured. If the ALL comes back (relapses) after treatment, it can often be treated again and a second remission may be possible. I do not wish to be a merchant of doom, and I am sure we will find out more in the coming days, but Stan has been diagnosed with Acute Leukemia...QuoteTypes of LeukemiaLeukemia is classified by how quickly it progresses. Acute leukemia is fast-growing and can overrun the body within a few weeks or months. By contrast, chronic leukemia is slow-growing and progressively worsens over years.Acute versus Chronic LeukemiaThe blood-forming (hematopoietic) cells of acute leukemia remain in an immature state, so they reproduce and accumulate very rapidly. Therefore, acute leukemia needs to be treated immediately, otherwise the disease may be fatal within a few months. Fortunately, some subtypes of acute leukemia respond very well to available therapies and they are curable. Children often develop acute forms of leukemia, which are managed differently from leukemia in adults.In chronic leukemia, the blood-forming cells eventually mature, or differentiate, but they are not "normal." They remain in the bloodstream much longer than normal white blood cells, and they are unable to combat infection well.
The word 'acute' always sounds horrible when used in conjunction with an illness, but that sounds like it could be more treatable than the chronic version?
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