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The treatment of AML usually has two phases.
Source: Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 16, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
There are two treatment phases of AML:
Remission induction therapy is the first phase of treatment. The goal is to kill the leukemia cells in the blood and bone marrow. This puts the leukemia into remission.
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Consolidation therapy is the second phase of treatment. It begins after the leukemia is in remission. The goal of consolidation therapy is to kill any remaining leukemia cells that may not be active but could begin to regrow and cause a relapse. This phase is also called remission continuation therapy.
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