Do modern chemo drugs raise the risk of leukemia in some older patients?

MD Anderson research shows modern chemotherapies are tied to a small but significant increased risk of secondary MDS and AML in older breast cancer patients. These findings may help oncologists understand their patients’ risks and better inform discussions with them.

Can leukemia be treated with a pill?

Cancer: Causes and Risk Factors

Chemo-free drug combo shows 'dramatic' improvement against common

Does cancer risk increase with age?

Chemotherapy sometimes set the stage for drug-resistant leukemia

Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®) - PDQ Cancer

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Children's cancer drugs in shortage as supply crisis continues

Alternatives to chemotherapy: 5 options