Leukemia Articles A-Z

Leukemia Information

Leukemia Questions

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.

Leukemia Radiation Therapy

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.

Leukemia Research

Current areas research on leukemia 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.

Leukemia Risk Factors

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.

Leukemia Statistics

Based on leukemia statistics, 35,070 people will be diagnosed with the disease in the United States in 2006. This eMedTV page contains various statistics on this disease, including survival rates, age-at-diagnosis figures, and lifetime risk percentages.

Leukemia Symptoms

For people with leukemia, symptoms commonly include fevers, night sweats, frequent infections, and fatigue. This eMedTV article describes signs and symptoms of this disease, which may also include bruising easily, weight loss, and headaches.

Leukemia Treatment

As this eMedTV page explains, treatment options for leukemia may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. This article discusses these and other treatments, and includes information about side effects, second opinions, and clinical trials.

Leukemia Types

Leukima

People who work with high radiation levels may be more likely than others to develop leukemia. This eMedTV segment lists other risk factors for this type of cancer and describes common symptoms. Leukima is a common misspelling of leukemia.

Leukimia

Leukemia is a type of cancer that develops in blood-forming tissue. This part of the eMedTV library describes symptoms of leukemia and lists the various treatment options that are available. Leukimia is a common misspelling of leukemia.

Living With Leukemia

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.

Lokomia

Leukemia is a cancer that occurs when the bone marrow produces abnormal white blood cells. This eMedTV page describes the action of these blood cells and explains how many people are affected by the disease. Lokomia is a common misspelling of leukemia.

Luekemia

Leukemia is a cancer that develops in the bone marrow or other blood-forming tissue. This eMedTV segment lists common symptoms of leukemia and explains how this disease progresses. Luekemia is a common misspelling of leukemia.

Luekimia

Leukemia is a type of cancer that forms in the bone marrow. This eMedTV article describes the effects of this disease, explains how many people are affected by it, and lists symptoms that may occur. Luekimia is a common misspelling of leukemia.

Lukemia

Leukemia is a cancer that often develops in the bone marrow. This page on the eMedTV Web site describes how leukemia progresses and explains what treatment options are available for this type of cancer. Lukemia is a common misspelling of leukemia.