Leukemia in 2025: Symptoms, 4 Main Types, Latest Treatments & Survival Rates (Updated November 2025)
Leukemia in 2025: Symptoms, 4 Main Types, Latest Treatments & Survival Rates (Updated November 2025) Last updated: November 28, 2025 Every 3 minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with leukemia. Thanks to 2025 breakthroughs in targeted therapy and immunotherapy, survival rates are the highest they’ve ever been — especially when caught early. Early Warning Signs of Leukemia Unexplained fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest Frequent infections or fever Easy bruising or bleeding (including nosebleeds & petechiae) Swollen lymph nodes, liver or spleen Bone or joint pain Pale skin and shortness of breath Night sweats and unexplained weight loss The 4 Main Types of Leukemia (Quick Comparison Table) Type Most Common Age Aggressiveness 5-Year Survival Rate (2025 data) Acute Lymphoblastic (ALL) Children 2–5 yrs Very aggressive 90%+ (children), 70% (adults) Acute Myeloid (AML) Adults 65+ Very aggressive 70–80% under 60, 30% over 60 Chronic Lym...