Understanding Leukemia Treatment Options

💉Chemotherapy is a treatment option that uses drugs to kill fast-growing cancer cells in the bloodstream.

☢️Radiation therapy can be used to kill or stop the growth of leukemia cells by directing radiation to the affected area.

🎯Targeted therapy uses drugs specifically designed to target and attack cancer cells, minimizing damage to healthy cells.

🩹Immunotherapy helps the immune system fight leukemia by using laboratory-produced antibodies that specifically target leukemia cells.

🧬Stem cell transplant involves replacing damaged or destroyed blood-forming cells with healthy stem cells, either from the patient or a donor.

What is chemotherapy?

—Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells in the bloodstream.

How does radiation therapy work?

—Radiation therapy uses radiation to kill or stop the growth of cancer cells, targeting specific areas of the body.

What is targeted therapy?

—Targeted therapy is a treatment that uses drugs designed to specifically target and attack cancer cells, while minimizing damage to healthy cells.

How does immunotherapy help fight leukemia?

—Immunotherapy utilizes antibodies produced in a laboratory to help the immune system recognize and destroy leukemia cells.

What is a stem cell transplant?

—A stem cell transplant involves replacing damaged or destroyed blood-forming cells with healthy stem cells, providing a healthy supply of future blood cells.

00:02Leukemia diagnosis and treatment options.

00:31Understanding the treatment plan tailored to your specific leukemia type.

01:09Chemotherapy as a treatment option for leukemia.

01:27Radiation therapy and its use in leukemia treatment.

01:37Targeted therapy and its effectiveness in attacking leukemia cells.

02:04The role of immunotherapy in fighting leukemia by leveraging antibodies.

02:39Stem cell transplant as a potential treatment for leukemia.

03:14A combination of treatments and ongoing discussions with your healthcare team.