Leukemia & Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Conventional Treatment Options

Treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma depends on the stage of the disease, the type of cells involved, whether they are indolent or aggressive, and the age and general health of the patient. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is often treated by a team of specialists that may include a hematologist, medical oncologist, and/or radiation oncologist. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is usually [...]

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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

NHL is the most common cancer of the lymphatic system. Since the early 1970’s, incidence rates for non-Hodgkin lymphoma have nearly doubled. NHL is not a single disease, but rather a group of several closely related cancers that affect the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system.  NHL is broadly divided into two [...]

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Hodgkin Lymphoma

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), also known as Hodgkin disease, is a less common form of lymphoma.  Researchers know it is a cancer which arises from an abnormal lymphocyte (white blood cell).   Of the nearly 500,000 Americans with lymphoma, over 142,000 have Hodgkin lymphoma.  HL occurs mainly in young adults, with a peak occurrence between ages 16 [...]

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About Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a general term for a group of cancers that originate in the lymphatic system.  Lymphomas are divided into two major categories: Hodgkin lymphoma and all other lymphomas, called non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). About 53 percent of the blood cancers that occur each year are lymphoma. Lymphoma results when a lymphocyte, a type of white [...]

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Leukemia: Conventional Treatment Options

Leukemia is not a single disease. Instead, the term leukemia refers to a number of related cancers that start in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow. There are both acute and chronic forms of leukemia, each with many subtypes that vary in their response to treatment. In addition, children with leukemia have special needs [...]

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Leukemia: Diagnosis & Treatment

Diagnosis A complete blood count (CBC) is used to diagnose leukemia. This blood test may show high or low levels of white cells and show leukemic cells in the blood. Sometimes, platelet counts and red cell counts are low. Bone marrow tests (aspiration and biopsy) are often done to confirm the diagnosis and to look [...]

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Leukemia: Symptoms & Risk Factors

Symptoms Like all blood cells, leukemia cells travel through the body. Depending on the number of abnormal cells and where these cells collect, patients with leukemia may have a number of symptoms. Common symptoms of leukemia: Fevers or night sweats Frequent infections Feeling weak or tired Headache Bleeding and bruising easily (bleeding gums, purplish patches [...]

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About Leukemia

Leukemia is a cancer of the bone marrow and blood. It is characterized by the uncontrolled accumulation of blood cells.  Although leukemia affects approximately 10 times more adults than children, it is the most common cancer among children, with ALL accounting for about 73% of all childhood leukemias.  The most common type of leukemia in [...]

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