Category: leukemia

Myelofibrosis is a rare type of blood cancer that causes scarring of the bone marrow — the soft, spongy tissue in the center of most of your bones. “The cancer’s name refers to this process,” explains Ruben Mesa, MD, director of UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas. “‘Myelo’ meaning bone marrow… Continue reading What Is Myelofibrosis? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Leukemia develops when blood cells acquire changes in their DNA that cause them to grow and divide more quickly. Just what causes this change isn’t fully understood, but experts believe it’s likely several different culprits, which may include the following. (1) Genes Certain inherited genetic conditions and immune disorders can put a person at a… Continue reading Risk Factors for Leukemia

There are several types of leukemia, and signs and symptoms you experience will vary depending on the type you have. All people with leukemia will experience some degree of cytopenia, which is a deficiency in mature blood cells. This is because, as abnormal leukemia cells grow in the bone marrow, they crowd out the cells… Continue reading What Are Some of the Common Symptoms of Leukemia?

Not all leukemias are the same. The cancer is divided into different types, depending on the blood cells it affects and how fast it progresses. The main types of leukemia include: Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) There are also other rare forms of the… Continue reading There’s More Than One Kind of This Blood Cancer

In 2021, Erin Zammett Ruddy, a married mom of three kids and author of The Little Book of Life Skills , reached a milestone: 20 years had passed since she was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), a disease in which the bone marrow makes too many white blood cells. For every day since her… Continue reading 6 Things One Woman Learned About Living With CML

“Survivorship” is a term that describes living beyond cancer. You’re considered a leukemia survivor if you’ve completed treatment and are in remission. While newer medicines and procedures have significantly improved cure rates in people with leukemia, some therapies can lead to long-term medical problems down the road. Additionally, many cancer survivors experience a wide range… Continue reading Leukemia Survivorship and Care

Leukemia  is a type of blood cancer  that affects the blood cells and bone marrow, a tissue inside bones where blood cells and platelets are made. When someone has this disease, the cells normally produced in the bone marrow, such as white blood cells, which fight infection; red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body;… Continue reading Leukemia Rash Pictures, Signs, and Symptoms

For some, the first signs of leukemia show up in an unexpected place: the mouth. In fact, a dentist may be the first doctor to detect the cancer. Leukemia, as well as subsequent chemotherapy, has a distinct effect on dental health, which means that dental hygiene should be a priority when you’re fighting the disease.… Continue reading Leukemia and Your Mouth

Although leukemia is the most common type of cancer among children, overall, it’s a rare disease. Leukemias are cancers of the white blood cells, which occur when the bone marrow creates large numbers of abnormal white blood cells. These abnormal cells can't do their usual job of fighting infection. They also crowd out the healthy… Continue reading Leukemia in Children

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood cells and bone marrow, a soft spongy tissue inside the bones where blood cells are made.  There are several forms of the disease. Some are more common in adults, while others impact children. Your prognosis will depend on what type of blood cells the cancer… Continue reading What Is Leukemia? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention