Leukemia Articles A-Z
A person diagnosed with leukemia may not remember all the questions he or she has for the doctor. This eMedTV resource contains lists of leukemia questions people with the disease may consider asking their doctor.
In cases of leukemia, radiation therapy (high-energy rays) may be used to treat the cancer. This eMedTV article discusses leukemia and radiation therapy, including information about side effects that may occur during the treatment.
Current areas of focus for leukemia research include studies examining new types of treatment. This eMedTV page outlines some of the research currently under way, including information on work being done on stem cell transplantation.
There are certain factors that increase a person's chances of developing leukemia. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at some of these leukemia risk factors, such as exposure to very high levels of radiation and undergoing chemotherapy.
Based on leukemia statistics, about 35,070 people will be diagnosed with the disease in the U.S. in 2006. This eMedTV resource contains statistics concerning leukemia, including survival rates, age-at-diagnosis figures, and lifetime risk percentages.
For people with leukemia, symptoms commonly include fevers, night sweats, frequent infections, and fatigue. This eMedTV article describes symptoms of leukemia, which may also include bleeding and bruising easily, weight loss, and headaches.
Leukemia treatment options may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. This eMedTV article discusses these and other options for treating leukemia, and includes information about side effects, second opinions, and clinical trials.
Support groups, social workers, and counselors can provide support to people living with leukemia. This eMedTV segment suggests sources of support that may help people living with leukemia cope with the practical and emotional aspects of the disease.