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I am with a guy who had leukemia as a child and has beat it this far (now 20 years old). can it come back?
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Probably not, but: Leukemia can recur many years after it first appears, but that is unusual. 5 years is a long remission, and it is unlikely to recur after that. However, other cancers and blood disorders may occur due to treatment of the leukemia.
Answered 4/17/2012
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Unlikely: Congratulations on your fight. It would be very unlikely for your leukemia to come back, although secondary leukemias from the chemotherapy are still possible (though also unlikely).
Answered 7/7/2012
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