Symptoms of Leukemia

• Fatigue and weakness

• Frequent infections

• Easy bruising or bleeding

• Bone or joint pain

• Fever or night sweats

• Swollen lymph nodes, liver, or spleen

Treatment Options

Curative / Disease-Control Treatments

• Chemotherapy: Kills rapidly dividing leukemia cells, primary treatment for most types

• Targeted Therapy: Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) for CML or specific mutations

• Immunotherapy: Monoclonal antibodies, CAR-T therapy in selected cases

• Bone Marrow / Stem Cell Transplant: Replaces diseased marrow, potential cure for high-risk or relapsed leukemia

Supportive Care

• Blood transfusions for anemia or low platelets

• Infection prevention with antibiotics or antivirals

• Pain management and nutritional support

• Regular monitoring of blood counts and organ function

Leukemia Treatment Cost in India

Table 1: Average Leukemia Treatment Cost in India

Factors Affecting Cost

1. Type and stage of leukemia – Acute or chronic, high-risk vs low-risk

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

3. Hospital facilities – Specialized hematology centers may charge more

4. Duration and intensity of treatment – Multiple cycles, monitoring, and hospital stay

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

Who Should Get Leukemia Treatment?

• Patients diagnosed with any type of leukemia (ALL, AML, CLL, CML)

• Individuals with high-risk or relapsed disease

• Candidates eligible for stem cell transplantation

• Patients referred by hematologists or oncologists

• Children and adults needing long-term monitoring and supportive care

Benefits of Timely Treatment

• Achieves remission and improves survival

• Reduces complications such as infection, anemia, or bleeding

• Access to curative options like bone marrow transplantation

• Improves quality of life through symptom management

• Early intervention maximizes long-term outcomes