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My brother is 76, been diagnosed with advanced acute' meloid leukemia they say there no treatment that will help him due to his age. is there no

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There is treatment: I would encourage you to get a second opinion. Most oncologists/hematologists will use a drug called azacytidine or decitabine. These medication do not cure the disease though can prolong life, and reduce frequency of blood transfusions. It is true there is no curative therapy. At the age of 76 we usually do not give high doses of chemotherapy with curative intent.

Answered 9/12/2014

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See leukemia expert: Sorry to hear about your brother. This type of leukemia (AML) is an aggressive leukemia that usually is treated with multiple chemotherapy drugs that have many side effects. Some older patients can tolerate this therapy but it depends on their overall medical status. There are some mild chemotherapy drugs that can help control the leukemia. Your brother should see a leukemia specialist.

Answered 6/10/2014

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