When a person with AML cannot have chemotherapy or radiation treatment, other options include:
- Targeted Therapy: These drugs disrupt specific parts of leukemia cells. Examples include
- Rydapt (Midostaurin) for AML cells with an FLT3 gene mutation
- Xospata (Gilteritinib)
- Venclexta (Venetoclax)
- Daurismo (Gla Show Full Answer
When a person with AML cannot have chemotherapy or radiation treatment, other options include:
- Targeted Therapy: These drugs disrupt specific parts of leukemia cells. Examples include:
- Rydapt (Midostaurin) for AML cells with an FLT3 gene mutation
- Xospata (Gilteritinib)
- Venclexta (Venetoclax)
- Daurismo (Glasdegib)
- Stem Cell Therapy: This involves an intravenous infusion of blood-forming stem cells to restore the bone marrow after high-dose chemotherapy.
Always consult with your healthcare provider to determine the best treatment plan for your specific situation.
July 17, 2024