Leukemia Articles A-Z
Phases of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
There are four phases of chronic myelogenous leukemia: chronic, accelerated, blastic, and relapsed. This eMedTV Web page describes each of the phases of chronic myelogenous leukemia and explains how they are used to gauge the spread of the disease.
Recent studies show that there is little evidence suggesting a link between power lines and leukemia. This eMedTV Web page discusses power lines and leukemia, and offers a link to additional information.
A lumbar puncture is one test that is used to find the risk groups of childhood ALL. This eMedTV article describes the risk groups of childhood ALL and the procedures, including chest x-rays and testicular biopsy, used to determine the risk groups.
Stages of Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Instead of stages for adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the disease is identified based on classifications. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the classifications or stages of adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Stages of CLL include stages 0-IV and refractory (cancer that does not get better with treatment). This eMedTV article defines each of these stages of CLL and covers some of the tests used in the staging process, including x-rays, MRIs, and CT scans.
As this eMedTV page explains, stages of leukemia are not used to express the extent of most types of the disease. This article explains how cases of the more common types of leukemia are classified.
Stem Cell Transplantation and Leukemia
As explained in this eMedTV segment, stem cell transplantation may allow some leukemia patients to be treated with high doses of drugs, radiation, or both. This article discusses stem cell transplantation and leukemia treatment.
Symptoms of ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia) include easy bleeding or bruising, loss of appetite, and tiny red spots under the skin. This section of the eMedTV archives provides a list of possible symptoms of ALL for adults and children.
Symptoms of chronic leukemia may include fever, feeling very tired, and weight loss. This part of the eMedTV library discusses symptoms of chronic leukemia seen with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
As this eMedTV page explains, the four most common types of leukemia include chronic lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, and acute myeloid leukemia. This article describes these types of leukemia in detail.
What Causes Acute Myeloid Leukemia?
Research studies are attempting to determine what causes acute myeloid leukemia. This eMedTV article explains how certain risk factors, such as past chemotherapy treatment and a history of blood disorders, may be what causes acute myeloid leukemia.