What is the prognosis (outlook) for children who have acute myeloid leukemia (AML)?

What is the prognosis (outlook) for children who have acute myeloid leukemia (AML)?

Children respond better to AML treatments than adults. Almost all kids — up to 90% — go into remission after initial chemotherapy treatment. But they still need more chemotherapy (post-remission/consolidation therapy) to destroy any lingering cancer cells.