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Can leukemia come and go before finally getting bad?
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Yes: There are many types of leukemia. Some are so-called chronic leukemias that can persist for long periods of time before they need to be treated.
Answered 8/27/2013
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Yes: Leukemia can be treated and go into remission, and can then recur. It can be a fatal illness.
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