About Leukemia: Types and Treatments

Featured Article The Medical Diagnosis: Lymphoid or Myeloid Leukemia A medical diagnosis for leukemia begins with a medical history and physical exam. The physician compiles a history by noting reported symptoms, and asking questions about recent infections, easy bruising, bone pain and fatigue. The physical exam may reveal signs of swelling in the spleen, liver, or lymph nodes. If a suspicion of leukemia develops from the medical history and results of the physical exam, the physician usually orders a number of tests. Complete Blood Count (CBC) A complete blood count reveals the total number of red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs) and platelets, while also providing information about hemoglobin levels, hematocrit (RBC concentration), and RBC size. Low RBC counts, hemoglobin, or hematocrit for instance, are associated with anemia. Read on to learn more about diagnosing leukemia.			Blogs
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The Causes of Leukemia and Potential Risk FactorDiscusses the causes of leukemia, including genetic factors such as abnormal chromosomes.
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The Medical Diagnosis: Lymphoid or Myeloid LeukemiaExplains how a medical diagnosis of lymphoid or myeloid leukemia is made. Discusses low white blood cell count results, and bone marrow biopsy.
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Leukemia Treatment: Chemotherapy to Bone Marrow TransplantLists leukemia treatment options, including monoclonal antibodies, chemotherapy, palliative care and bone marrow transplant.
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