Leukemia Articles A-Z
Childhood leukemia is a form of cancer in which blood forming tissue produces abnormal blood cells. This eMedTV article describes the types of leukemia most common among children, including information about risk factors and symptoms.
Childhood leukemia symptoms commonly include fatigue, fever, and frequent infections. This eMedTV page identifies symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) that may develop in children.
Chronic leukemia is a slowly developing form of cancer that causes the production of abnormal blood cells. This eMedTV segment discusses types, causes, and symptoms of chronic leukemia, and describes tests used to diagnose the cancer.
For people with chronic leukemia, treatment options may include such things as chemotherapy and surgery. This eMedTV article discusses treatment for the two primary types of chronic leukemia (CLL and CML) and identifies factors that affect treatment.
As explained in this eMedTV resource, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is type of cancer in which the body produces too many white blood cells known as lymphocytes. This article offers an overview of CLL and links to additional information.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment
For people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, treatment options may include chemotherapy and surgery. This eMedTV Web page looks at these and other treatments for chronic lymphocytic, such as radiation therapy and monoclonal antibody therapy.
As discussed in this eMedTV segment, chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is a disease in which the bone marrow produces too many white blood cells known as granulocytes. This article provides an overview of CML and links to additional information.
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment
In cases of chronic myelogenous leukemia, treatment may involve biotherapy, chemotherapy, or surgery. This eMedTV article discusses these and other treatment options for chronic myelogenous leukemia, such as donor lymphocyte infusion (DLI).