Survival rates for older patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) tend to be lower due to several factors:

- Age: Older adults often have leukemic cells that are resistant to standard therapies
- Treatment Tolerance: Older patients may not tolerate toxic chemotherapy or intensive treatments like radiation therapy and Show Full Answer

Survival rates for older patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) tend to be lower due to several factors:

- Age: Older adults often have leukemic cells that are resistant to standard therapies.
- Treatment Tolerance: Older patients may not tolerate toxic chemotherapy or intensive treatments like radiation therapy and stem cell transplantation.
- Comorbidities: Conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease can complicate treatment and impact prognosis.

Overall, these factors contribute to less successful treatment responses and lower survival rates in older adults with AML.

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