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My sis has aml and the doctor said he should undergo auto stem cell transplant. he hasnt done any treatment how does it work and the process?

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Get a second opinion: AML is a serious condition but it is potentially curable especially in younger age (<50 years). The standard treatment for AML in the young is chemotherapy in order to attain what is called a Complete response(CR). If there is success with the chemotherapy, then Bone marrow transplant may be advised but it is based on what type(Genetically) is her AML: Favorable or Unfavorable? A 2nd opinion Advis

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Dr. Cheryl Wu answered

Links for you: Here are some links: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/acute-myeloid-leukemia/treating/bone-marrow-stem-cell-transplant.html Patient case: https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/cancerwise/2013/07/acute-myeloid-leukemia-from-diagnosis-to-stem-cell-transplant-to.html Info from cancer.gov: https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2017/aml-stem-cell-transplant Good luck!

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