Treatment Options

Curative / Disease-Control Treatments

• Intensive Chemotherapy: Standard first-line treatment to induce remission

• Targeted Therapy: For specific genetic mutations (e.g., FLT3, IDH1/2)

• Stem Cell / Bone Marrow Transplant: Recommended for high-risk or relapsed patients

• Immunotherapy: Monoclonal antibodies or CAR-T cell therapy in select cases

Supportive Care

• Blood transfusions for anemia or low platelets

• Antibiotics or antivirals to prevent infections

• Pain management and nutritional support

• Monitoring for organ function and complications

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment Cost in India

Table 1: Average AML Treatment Cost in India

Factors Affecting Cost

1. Type and stage of AML – High-risk or relapsed AML requires intensive therapy

2. Treatment approach – Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or transplant

3. Hospital facilities – Specialized oncology centers charge higher fees

4. Duration of treatment and monitoring – Multiple cycles, molecular testing, and hospitalization

5. Supportive care requirements – Blood transfusions, infection management, and ICU care

Who Should Get AML Treatment?

• Patients diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia

• Individuals with high-risk genetic mutations or relapsed disease

• Patients eligible for stem cell transplantation

• Individuals referred by hematologists or oncologists

• Children and adults requiring intensive supportive care

Benefits of Timely Treatment

• Achieves remission and improves survival

• Reduces complications such as infection, anemia, and bleeding

• Provides access to curative options like stem cell transplantation

• Improves quality of life with symptom management

• Early intervention maximizes long-term outcomes