Leukemia Articles A-Z
This page contains links to eMedTV Leukemia Articles containing information on subjects from
Cause of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia to Childhood AML Treatment by Phase. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the
top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are
available with a short description further down the page.
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Cause of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
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Causes of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
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Causes of Leukemia
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Child Leukemia
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Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
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Childhood ALL Treatment
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Childhood AML
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Childhood AML Stages
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Childhood AML Treatment
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Childhood AML Treatment by Phase
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Cause of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Certain risk factors may be linked to the cause of acute lymphocytic leukemia. This page of the eMedTV Web site discusses these risk factors in both children and adults -- such as being exposed to x-rays before birth or having Down syndrome.
Causes of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
The causes of chronic lymphocytic leukemia are not yet known. This section of the eMedTV archives discusses risk factors that increase the chances of developing chronic lymphocytic leukemia, such as being middle-aged or older, male, or Caucasian.
Causes of Leukemia
The exact causes of leukemia are not yet known. As explained in this eMedTV article, however, researchers have identified risk factors (such as exposure to very high levels of radiation) that increase one's chances of developing leukemia.
Child Leukemia
Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Childhood ALL Treatment
There are three phases of childhood ALL treatment: induction therapy, consolidation/intensification therapy, and maintenance therapy. This eMedTV article describes childhood ALL treatment in detail, including when each is used.
Childhood AML
Exposure to radiation and a history of myelodysplastic syndrome or aplastic anemia may affect the risk of developing childhood AML. This eMedTV article describes childhood AML in detail, including symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options.
Childhood AML Stages
Childhood AML stages include untreated, in remission, or recurrent. This page of the eMedTV website offers an in-depth look at each of the childhood AML stages, since doctors generally prescribe treatments based on the specific stage.
Childhood AML Treatment
Regular followup exams are an important component of childhood AML treatment, because side effects can result long after treatment ends. This eMedTV article describes childhood AML treatment options, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Childhood AML Treatment by Phase
Childhood AML treatment by phase includes chemotherapy, stem cell therapy, and radiation therapy, among other options. As this eMedTV article explains, the AML subtype is also considered when planning childhood AML treatment by phase.
