Clinical trials are testing new drugs. In Remission Remission means that treatment has been given and that the number of white blood cells and other blood cells in the blood and bone marrow is normal. There are no signs or symptoms of leukemia. Clinical trials of allogeneic bone marrow transplantation in which diseased bone marrow is replaced with bone marrow from a donor. Clinical trials of autologous bone marrow transplantation in which a patient s own diseased bone marrow is removed, treated, and then replaced.
Refractory disease means that the leukemia has failed to go into remission following treatment.
Radiation therapy may be given to reduce symptoms. Patients may also choose to take part in a clinical trial of bone marrow transplantation. This information is not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice in diagnosing or treating a health problem. Please consult with your health care provider about your health care concerns.