What does the future hold for patients with leukemia?

  Now that all researches mainly doctors are conducting many types of clinical trials. There are research studies whereby patients take part voluntarily. Studies include new methods of treatment and supportive care for patients with leukemia. Research already has led to advances, and researchers continue to search for more effective approaches.

  Patients who join these studies have the first chance to benefit form treatments that have shown promise in earlier research. They also make an important contribution to medical science by helping doctors learn more about the disease. Although clinical trials may pose some risks, researchers take careful steps to protect their patients.

  Researchers are testing new biological therapies and new anticancer drugs, doses, and treatment schedules. They also are working with various drugs and with combinations of drugs, biological therapy, radiation therapy, and stem cell transplantation.