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How Common Is It?

How Common Is It?

December 15, 2021
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How common is leukemia?

 

Over 60,000 cases of leukemia will be diagnosed in the United States this year, accounting for nearly 4% of all cancers. Due in large part to recent advances in care, it is estimated that nearly 400,000 people are surviving a diagnosis of leukemia, either in remission or living with their leukemia under control.

 

Key Takeaways

1. Over 60,000 cases of leukemia will be diagnosed in the United States this year.

2. Leukemia accounts for nearly 4% of all cancers.

3. Due in large part to recent advances in care, it is estimated that nearly 400,000 people are surviving a diagnosis of leukemia.