How long do patients usually have to live when they acute leukemia?

The survival rate for patients with acute leukemia varies depending on the type of leukemia, the patient's age and overall health, and the stage of the disease at diagnosis.

For acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the five-year survival rate is about 90% for children and about 50% for adults.

For acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the five-year survival rate is about 60% for children and about 25% for adults.

These survival rates have improved significantly in recent years due to advances in treatment. However, it is important to note that these are average survival rates and that individual patient outcomes may vary. Some patients may live much longer than the average, while others may not live as long.