Survival and predictors of mortality among acute leukemia patients on follow-up in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A 5-year retrospective cohort study.

The 5-year overall survival rate was found to be 21%. The finding was remarkably lower than other published reports. Survival among acute leukemia patients was significantly associated with older age, history of relapse, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, as well as certain subtypes. Therefore, improving early detection and initiation of treatment for all acute leukemia patients is necessary in order to improve patient's survival status.