Patient's question:
In February 2014, it was discovered that the child's complexion had turned yellow. When the child was born, the Laiwu Maternal and Child Health Hospital diagnosed it with jaundice and discharged after treatment. Later, the child turned yellow again and was diagnosed with anemia at a nearby small hospital. During this period, treatment was based on the condition of anemia. In May, the Laiwu People's Hospital diagnosed it with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and the Provincial Hospital confirmed the same condition. The child was only 3 years old, a situation.Doctor's answer:
Children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia need to be classified into low-risk, medium-risk, and high-risk groups based on risk levels, and then undergo standardized chemotherapy. The long-term survival rate can reach 80%, but chemotherapy carries certain risks. The cost of chemotherapy is related to the risk group and the number of complications during treatment. If chemotherapy goes smoothly and infections occur less frequently, it is generally more cost-effective.