Prognosis
The cure rate depends on the type of cancer and the extent of the disease. With
the advance of treatment, the cure rate of most cancers is improving. Children
with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia now have about 70% chance of cure. However,
other types such as neuroblastoma still show a low cure rate because they are
usually at a late stage of development when diagnosed. Bone marrow transplantation
provides another form of treatment, which may enable a better chance of cure
for some previously considered "incurable" cancers.