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My nephew had leukemia when he was age 7 thru 10. He is in remission and been for years. But I want to know what is his chances coming back?

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What are the chances of leukemia returning after years of remission in a child?

It's wonderful that your nephew has been in remission for years! That's a significant milestone. While leukemia can sometimes relapse after remission, the longer someone stays in remission, the better their outlook generally becomes.

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What are the chances of leukemia returning after years of remission in a child?

It's wonderful that your nephew has been in remission for years! That's a significant milestone. While leukemia can sometimes relapse after remission, the longer someone stays in remission, the better their outlook generally becomes.

About 98 percent of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) go into remission with treatment. When leukemia does come back, it's called recurrent leukemia and is often treated with different therapies or adjusted medication doses.

Several factors affect the likelihood of relapse, including:
* The specific type of leukemia
* Genetic changes in the leukemia cells
* How well the leukemia responded to initial treatment
* Blood cell counts during and after treatment

Since your nephew has been in remission for several years now, that's a very positive sign. His oncology team would be the best source for understanding his individual risk factors and what to watch for going forward.

Many childhood leukemia survivors go on to live healthy lives, though some may need ongoing monitoring to catch any potential issues early.

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