Research Notes on Leukemia
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow. There are four main types: acute lymphocytic, acute myelogenous, chronic lymphocytic and chronic myelogenous. The treatments and progress of the disease depend on which type of leukemia is involved.
Fast Facts:
- Lymphocytic or lymphoblastic indicates that the leukemia involves a type of marrow cell that forms lymphocytes
- Myelogenous or myeloid indicates that the leukemia involves a type of marrow cell that normally goes on to form red or white blood cells or platelets
- Acute leukemias progress rapidly if not treated
- Chronic leukemias progress more slowly
- Childhood leukemia is usually an acute variety
- There are several rare leukemias, such as hairy cell leukemia and juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia
- Survival rates in leukemia have risen dramatically in the last 40 years
5 Great Resources on Leukemia
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Information Resource Center
- American Cancer Society (ACS): Leukemia Detailed Guide Index
- National Cancer Institute (NCI): Leukemia
- Leukemia Research Foundation: Fighting Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Mayo Clinic: Leukemia
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5 Latest Headlines on Leukemia
What is Leukemia?
- WebMD: Understanding Leukemia - the Basics
- eMedicine: Leukemias
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Leukemia
- Cleveland Clinic: Leukemia
- eMedicineHealth: Leukemia
- University of Virginia Health System: Leukemia
- MD Anderson Cancer Center: What is Leukemia?
What Are The Symptoms of Leukemia?
- Mayo Clinic: Leukemia: Signs and Symptoms
- Aetna InteliHealth: Leukemia Symptoms
- MedicineNet: What are Symptoms of Leukemia?
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Leukemia Signs and Symptoms
- ACS: Can Childhood Leukemia Be Found Early? | Can Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Be Found Early? | Can Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Be Found Early? | Can Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Be Found Early? | Can Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) Be Found Early?
- NCI: What You Need To Know About Leukemia: Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Leukemia?
- Mayo Clinic: Leukemia: Causes | Risk Factors
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Leukemia Risk Factors
- NCI: Leukemia: Who’s at Risk?
- MedicineNet: Who Is At Risk For Leukemia?
- About.com: Cancer: Causes and Risk Factors of Leukemia
- eMedicineHealth: Leukemia Causes
- OncologyChannel: Leukemia: Causes
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Leukemia?
- NCI: What You Need To Know About Leukemia: Treatment
- Aetna InteliHealth: Leukemia Treatment
- UCSF Children's Hospital: Leukemia Treatment Options
- MedicineNet: How is Leukemia Treated?
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Leukemia?
- Mayo Clinic: Leukemia: Coping Skills
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Leukemia - Home Treatment
- Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Complementary & Alternative Leukemia Treatment Options
- Quackwatch: A Special Message for Cancer Patients Seeking "Alternative" Treatments
What Are The Types of Leukemia?
- UpToDate: Patient information: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in Adults | Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in Adults | Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in Adults | Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) in Adults
- NCI: Types of Leukemia
- OncologyChannel: Leukemia: Types
- HealthAtoZ: Types of Leukemia
- About.com: Cancer: Leukemia Types
- ACS: Leukemia Classifications
What Are The Stages of Leukemia?
- ACS: Leukemia - Adult Chronic: How is Leukemia Staged? | Leukemia - How Is Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Classified? | How Is Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Classified? | How Is Childhood Leukemia Classified?
- Oncologychannel: Leukemia: Staging
- eMedTV: Stages of Leukemia
What Are The Statisitics and Survival Rates of Leukemia?
- ACS: What Are the Key Statistics About ALL? | What Are the Key Statistics About AML? | What Are the Key Statistics About CLL? | What Are the Key Statistics About CML? | What Are the Key Statistics About Childhood Leukemia?
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Leukemia Facts & Statistics
- WrongDiagnosis: Prognosis of Leukemia
How Do You Prevent Leukemia?
- About.com: Cancer: Can Leukemia Be Prevented?
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Leukemia - Prevention
- DrGreene.com: Lower Your Baby's Risk of Leukemia
- eMedicineHealth: Leukemia: Prevention
- University of Florida Shands Cancer Center: ALL Screening/Prevention | AML Screening/Prevention | CLL Screening/Prevention | CML Screening/Prevention
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Leukemia
- CaringBridge: Stella Madsen, 3 Years Old
- CarePages: Emotional Resource Centers: Leukemia & Lymphoma - A Community of Support
- Blogspot: Living with Leukemia
- Blogspot: Mary-Elizabeth's Bump and How it Became a Leukemia Tale
- Wordpress: Surviving Leukemia
- LeukemiaSurvivor: On Leukemia, Chemotherapy, and Moving On With the Rest of Your Life
- Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Leukemia Survivors
Foundations and Support Groups on Leukemia
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Information Resource Center
- Leukemia Research Foundation: Fighting Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- National Children's Leukemia Foundation: A Leading Non-Profit in the Battle Against Leukemia
- Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation: Discovery Grants for Innovative Developmental Research Projects
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Leukemia
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Bulletin Boards
- DailyStrength: Support Groups: ALL | AML | CLL | CML
- Cancer Forums: Leukemia Forum
- The Doctors Lounge: Leukemia Forum
- Revolution Health: Leukemia Community
- Yahoo Groups: Leukemia Online Support Group
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Leukemia
- PubMed Central: Leukemia Archive
- JAMA: Leukemia Articles
- Google Scholar: Recent Leukemia Articles
Clinical Trials on Leukemia
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Leukemia Clinical Trial List
- CenterWatch: Leukemia Studies
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