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Is chemotherapy effective for blood cancers?

I am a 23-year-old female. I was wondering is chemotherapy effective for blood cancers?

5 Answers

Yes. There are many advanced treatments (chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant) for leukemia.
For the most part it's very effective for this indication
There are numerous different types of blood cancers. Yes, chemotherapy is effective for many blood cancers. Some blood cancers are better managed with targeted therapies and/or immunotherapies. Lots of possibilities!
Yes
Yes. Chemotherapy can often cure blood cancers