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Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Source: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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The prognosis and treatment options for ALL depend on:
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the person's age
whether the cancer has spread to the brain or spinal cord
whether there are certain changes in the genes, including the Philadelphia chromosome
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whether the cancer has been treated before or has recurred (come back)
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