Research Notes on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), is a type cancer of the white blood cells. It is called called acute leukemia because of the rapid progression of the immature and abnormal blood cells. They crowd out the good cells, and leave you more vulnerable to infection and bleeding. ALL usually responds well to treatment, as long as it is caught in the early stages.
Fast Facts:
- ALL makes up 80% of childhood acute leukemias
- Most cases of ALL have no obvious cause
- The goal of treatment is to get the blood counts and the bone marrow to normal
5 Great Resources on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- National Marrow Donor Program: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- eMedicine: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Mayo Clinic: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- National Cancer Institute (NCI): Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Children
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5 Latest Headlines on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
What is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia?
- Wikipedia: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Cancer.net: Leukemia - Acute Lymphocytic - Overview
- American Cancer Society (ACS): What Is Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)?
- Healthline: Definition of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
- Cap.org: What is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)?
What Are The Symptoms of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia?
- University of California, San Francisco: Signs and Symptoms of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC)): Symptoms of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- University of Virginia Health System: What are the Symptoms of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia?
- Penn State Childrens Hospital: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia - What are the Symptoms?
- eMedicineHealth: Leukemia Symptoms
- Mayo Clinic (via US News Health): Symptoms of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia?
What Are The Causes and Complications of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Causes of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) | Possible Complications of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
- University of Illinois Medical Center: What are the Causes and Risks of the Disease?
- Mayo Clinic: What Causes Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia | Complications of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia?
- eMedicine: Treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia | Medication for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment
- NCI: Treatment Options for Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- ACS: Treatment of Children With Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- A.D.A.M. (via Lifespan): Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Drug Approvals
- Your CancerToday: Treatment Options for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia?
- Life Positive: Case Studies On Cancer Drugs - Your Complete Guide to Holistic Living
- A.D.A.M. (via Health and Age): Alternative Medicine Overview
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia?
- NCI: Stages of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia | Are There Different Types of ALL?/ What is the Survival Rate for Children With ALL?
- University of Rochester Medical Center: Stages of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Leukemia Facts & Statistics - Survival
How Do You Prevent Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia?
- A.D.A.M. (via Lifespan): Home Management for Preventing Infection
- ACS: What Causes Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)? Can It Be Prevented?
- CancerConsultants.com: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Screening/Prevention
- Cat.Inist: Prevention of Oral Lesions in Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Association of Online Cancer Resources: ALL Survivors' Stories
- The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center: Janice Thomas Vinson, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia | Rachel Daly, Acute Myelocytic Leukemia | Richard Johnson, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia | Joey Nichols, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Blog for A Cure: Relentless's Cancer Blog | Josigirl13's Cancer Blog | Laurenalex's Cancer Blog
- The Cancer Blog: Lymphoblastic
Foundations and Support Groups on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- ACS: Detailed Guide: Leukemia - Acute Lymphocytic (ALL)
- National Cancer Institute: Leukemia Homepage
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
- Cancer Index: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- A.P.John Institute for Cancer Research: The A.P. John Institute for Cancer Research Homepage
- DailyStrength: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) Support Group
- Acor: Online Support Groups
Message Boards and Discussions about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- HealthBoards: Cancer: Leukemia Message Board
- ACS (via Cancer Survivors Network): Discussion Board: Young Adult Cancer Survivors
- NCI (via WebMD): Experimental Treatments? Unapproved But Not Always Unavailable | Adult Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- JAMA: Medical Journal Articles on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Google Scholar: Medical Articles on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Clinical Trials on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- CenterWatch: Clinical Trials on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
User Recommended Links for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
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