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Julian Castaneda shares his journey with leukemia and the founding of his nonprofit, Bags of Love Foundation. Photo Courtesy of Julian CastanedaMeet...
Read moreJulian Castaneda shares his journey with leukemia and the founding of his nonprofit, Bags of Love Foundation. Photo Courtesy of Julian CastanedaMeet...
Read moreCLL has a five-year survival rate of around 83%, which is higher than many other cancers, although it drops to under 70% in those over 75. Chronic...
Read moreChronic lymphocytic leukemia may have few symptoms early on, but some common symptoms include fatigue, weakness, fever, night sweats, and more....
Read moreNot much is known about what causes CLL. However, experts have identified a few potential risk factors. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type...
Read moreMany people find out they have chronic lymphocytic leukemia after a routine blood test. Doctors confirm a diagnosis using blood and other tests....
Read moreAcute lymphoblastic leukemia and chronic lymphocytic leukemia are similar in symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. However, they affect different...
Read morePeople with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) have shown impaired responses to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s what to know. Chronic...
Read moreAcute myeloid leukemia survival rates and outlook vary greatly and are affected by age, AML type, and response to treatment. A diagnosis of acute...
Read moreAcute myeloid leukemia is not usually hereditary, but the rare subtype familial AML or inherited AML does occur more often in families. If you or a...
Read moreLeukemia and its associated treatments may cause skin-related side effects. Leukemia rash may look like tiny red spots, bruising, and petechiae....
Read moreA healthy balanced diet may help support your health during the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Use these nutrition tips during treatment....
Read moreThough chronic myeloid leukemia and chronic lymphocytic leukemia have similarities, they also have several important differences. Chronic myeloid...
Read moreSee what to know about treating relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia, including chemotherapy, stem cell transplantation and targeted...
Read moreChronic graft-versus-host disease occurs if immune cells from a bone marrow transplant attack the recipient's body, causing skin, eye, lung, and...
Read moreGenetics play a major role in graft-versus-host disease if the transplant donor and recipient aren't an identical match. Other risk factors can...
Read moreAcute myeloid leukemia (AML) develops rapidly, but it could take years for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) symptoms to start. Learn about the...
Read moreEngraftment syndrome is one of the possible complications following a bone marrow transplant, also called a hematopoietic stem cell transplant....
Read moreChronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is one of the most common types of leukemia. Its prognosis can be determined using Rai or Binet staging systems....
Read moreLearn how stress can affect blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma and how you can manage it. If you have a blood cancer such as leukemia or...
Read moreWhile leukemia is the most common childhood cancer, it also affects older adults, especially over age 60. Learn to cope with daily life, no matter...
Read moreLeukemia can often mimic other diseases, so your doctor may need to run several tests to confirm a diagnosis. Learn what to expect and how to prepare.
Read moreYou can't change age or genetics, but you can stay informed and make healthier choices. Learn how causes and risk factors vary by each type of...
Read moreFrom chemotherapy to biologic therapy, treatment for leukemia depends on type. Learn what you need to know to navigate choices and be active in your...
Read moreEvent-free survival (EFS) is a term that is sometimes used in reports of therapies related to cancer treatment. Learn what it means and what it does....
Read moreLearn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML), cancer that begins in the bone marrow. Chronic...
Read moreDisease-free survival (DFS) is a very commonly used term used to describe the results of cancer treatments. Learn what it means. Disease-free...
Read moreLearn which drug products contain acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin or ASA) so you can avoid these if needed during treatment for leukemia or lymphoma....
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