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Treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
Source: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Treatment of ALL during the post-remission phase includes:
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chemotherapy
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targeted therapy with dasatinib, imatinib, or nilotinib
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chemotherapy with stem cell transplant
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central nervous system (CNS prophylaxis) including chemotherapy (intrathecal and/or systemic) with or without radiation therapy to the brain
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Learn more about these treatments in the Treatment Option Overview.
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