Relapses in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Chronic myeloid leukemia results in the excessive production of myeloid stem cells. It is chronic, meaning that the condition progresses more slowly in comparison with AML. This form of leukemia is rare in children and more prevalent in older adults. The likelihood of relapse in people with CML is around 60 percent. Many cases occur within 6 months after the treatment. [6]
Relapses in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Like ALL, CLL results in the production of abnormal lymphocytes or blasts. However, it’s a chronic leukemia, which means that it progresses more slowly. CLL is the most common type of leukemia in adults, but it is rare in children.
It’s expected that most people with CLL will relapse at some point in time. A CLL relapse happens when the cancer stops responding to treatment after 6 months or longer. This typically happens within the first 5 years after beginning treatment. [7]
