Interferon
Interferon is an artificial form of interferon proteins, which are naturally released by the immune system. For treating chronic myeloid leukemia, your doctor may prescribe a special type called interferon-alpha. It may prevent cancer cells from multiplying and spreading. This treatment used to be popular for treating cancer, but it is currently used not so often due to the development of better options. [7]
Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
In a donor lymphocyte infusion, while blood cells are extracted from a matched donor and then injected into the body of people with leukemia. These health cells will work to identify and kill cancer cells. This treatment option is often carried out during a relapse of leukemia after a stem cell transplant. In most cases, it is effective for chronic myeloid leukemia. People with acute leukemia can also benefit from it, but the effectiveness is lower. [8]
