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How long can a person survive by taking chemo that has leukemia?
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∙ 16y ago
The length of time it takes to die from leukemia varies greatly. It really depends upon how advanced the illness is, how much of the body it has spread to, the overall health of the patient, and a number of other factors. Some patients die within a few weeks of diagnosis, while others die years later, or don't die from the illness at all.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 16y agoIt can be up to years to survive on chemo.But it is all really up to God,he tells when it is time to go.
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∙ 13y agoThere is no exact time period. Unfortunately some people die whilst on chemotherapy however depending on how advanced the cancer is, many will recover.
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