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How is staging different for leukemia?
Leukemia does not usually form solid tumours, so staging is different.
What are the different stages of acute myeloid leukemia (AML)?
The stages of AML are untreated, active disease, in remission, measurable residual disease (MRD), relapsed (also called recurrent) or refractory.
What is staging in relation to cancer?
Staging describes or classifies a cancer based on how much cancer there is in the body and where it is when first diagnosed.
What is the purpose of staging in cancer?
Staging is used to plan treatment and estimate the prognosis of a cancer patient.
How is the stage of leukemia described when discussing treatment and response to treatment?
Doctors use terms like untreated, active disease, in remission, measurable residual disease (MRD), relapsed, or refractory to describe the stage of leukemia.
Test your knowledge on the stages of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and learn how this cancer is classified based on its extent in the body. Explore the various stages and understand the importance of staging in AML diagnosis and treatment.
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