Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (Cont.)

Prognosis for Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

The prognosis (chance of recovery) for adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia will depend on:
 
  • The age of the patient
  • Whether the cancer has spread to the brain or spinal cord
  • Whether the Philadelphia chromosome is present
  • Whether the cancer has been treated before or has recurred (come back).
 

Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Summary

Key information about adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia includes:
 
  • Adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell).
 
  • Previous chemotherapy and exposure to radiation may affect the risk of developing adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
 
  • Possible signs of adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia include: fever, feeling tired, and easy bruising or bleeding.
 
  • Tests that examine the blood and bone marrow are used to detect and diagnose adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
 
  • Certain factors affect prognosis and treatment options for adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
 
  • The American Cancer Society estimated that 3,970 men and women (2,180 men and 1,790 women) would be diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia in 2005.
 
(Click Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Statistics for more ALL statistics.)

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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD