Leukemia
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, where blood cells are produced. It typically involves the abnormal production of white blood cells, which can interfere with the body's ability to fight infections. Leukemia can develop rapidly (acute) or slowly (chronic), and the symptoms may include fatigue, frequent infections, unexplained bruising or bleeding, and bone pain. Treatment options depend on the type and stage of leukemia and may involve chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and sometimes bone marrow transplantation. Advances in research continue to improve outcomes for those affected by the disease.
Name | Description |
|---|---|
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia | A rapidly progressing cancer of the lymphoid line of blood cells. |
Acute Myeloid Leukemia | A rapidly progressing cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells. |
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia | A subtype of acute myeloid leukemia characterized by the accumulation of promyelocytes. |
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia | A slow-growing cancer of the lymphoid line of blood cells. |
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia | A cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells characterized by the overproduction of immature white blood cells. |
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia | A type of leukemia that has features of both myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative neoplasms. |
Hairy Cell Leukemia | A rare, slow-growing cancer of the blood in which the bone marrow makes too many B cells. |
Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia | A rare childhood cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. |