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Leukemia:     more books (100)

Childhood Leukemia: A guide for Families, Friends & Caregivers (Patient Centered Guides) by Nancy Keene, 2010-03-09 Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Leukemia by Candis Morrison, Charles L. Hesdorffer, 2010-08-06 Rebirth: A Leukemia Survivor's Journal of Healing during Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Recovery by Deborah Ludwig, 2009-02-18 Leukemia: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology) Adult Leukemia: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients and Families by Barbara Lackritz, 2001-04-15 You and Leukemia: A Day at a Time by Lynn S. Baker MD, 2001-08-27 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Molecular Genetics, Biology, Diagnosis, and Management (Contemporary Hematology) Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: New Research Walking with a Shadow: Surviving Childhood Leukemia by Nanci A. Sullivan, 2004-09-30 Living Through Leukemia: A Journey to Health by Louis George Whitehead, 2007-08-27 100 Questions&Answers About Leukemia (100 Questions & Answers about) by Edward D. Ball, 2007-09-05 When Cancer Calls … Say Yes to Life: The Story of One Man’s Journey through Leukemia by Rusty Hammer, 2007-10-29 The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age by Icon Health Publications, 2002-11

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1. Leukemia - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
   leukemia or leukaemia (Greek leukos , white ; aima , blood ) is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow and is characterized by an abnormal  
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leukemia
   
   Extractions: Classification and external resources A Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. ICD C C ICD ... MeSH Leukemia or leukaemia (Greek leukos , "white"; aima , "blood") is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow and is characterized by an abnormal proliferation (production by multiplication) of blood cells , usually white blood cells ( leukocytes ). It is part of the broad group of diseases called hematological neoplasms Symptoms Causes and risk factors ... Leukemia is a broad term covering a spectrum of diseases. Leukemia is cancer in the blood. Leukemia is clinically and pathologically split into its acute and chronic forms. Acute leukemia is characterized by the rapid increase of immature blood cells. This crowding makes the bone marrow unable to produce healthy blood cells. Acute forms of leukemia can occur in children and young adults. (In fact, it is a more common cause of death for children in the US than any other type of malignant disease). Immediate treatment is required in acute leukemias due to the rapid progression and accumulation of the malignant cells, which then spill over into the bloodstream and spread to other organs of the body. Central nervous system (CNS) involvement is uncommon, although the disease can occasionally cause cranial nerve palsies.

2. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
   Fighting leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin s disease and myeloma.  
   http://www.leukemia.org/
   
   Extractions: Top Stories ACT NOW! Urge Your Senator to Improve Cancer Care LLS Blog: May Research Commentary on Blood Cancer Research Read and post your comments Trasplante de células madre sanguíneas y de médula ósea Download this free Spanish .pdf JOIN: The Nation's Triathlon Get fit, make friends and help fight blood cancers via the first world-class triathlon Hike For Discovery is about finding cures: Hike through the Grand Canyon and help save lives. Medical News:

3. Leukemia
   leukemia is one of the leading journals in hematology and oncology. It is published monthly and covers all aspects of the research and treatment of leukemia  
   http://www.nature.com/leu/
   
   Extractions: * Journal Citation Reports, Thomson 2007 The bone marrow niche: habitat to hematopoietic and mesenchymal stem cells, and unwitting host to molecular parasites FREE Experimental non-ATP-competitive therapies for chronic myelogenous leukemia Cooperating gene mutations in acute myeloid leukemia: a review of the literature Life expectancy and prognostic factors in the classic BCR/ABL-negative myeloproliferative disorders FREE Rac GTPases as key regulators of p210-BCR-ABL-dependent leukemogenesis FREE Current issue table of contents Advance online publication in full Spotlights Leukemia spotlights focus on topical research in the field and contain both reviews and original manuscripts. These fields include Angiogenesis, Imatinib as a Model for Signal Transduction Inhibitors, Signal Transduction Inhibitors, Molecular Targeted Therapy, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Stem cells and Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.

4. Leukemia-Topic Overview
   leukemia is cancer of the blood cells. It starts in the bone marrow, the soft tissue inside most bones. Bone marrow is where blood cells are made.  
   http://www.webmd.com/cancer/tc/leukemia-topic-overview
   
   Extractions: var s_furl = "/cancer/tc/leukemia-topic-overview"; var image_server_url = "http://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live"; var priTopId = "2946"; var secTopId = ""; document.write(wmd_today); When you have leukemia, the bone marrow starts to make a lot of abnormal white blood cells, called leukemia cells. They don't do the work of normal white blood cells, they grow faster than normal cells, and they don't stop growing when they should. Over time, leukemia cells can crowd out the normal blood cells. This can lead to serious problems such as

5. Leukemia Causes, Diagnosis, Information, Treatments, And Symptoms On MedicineNet
   Two drugs have had a profound impact upon the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia. One of my more vivid memories from the early days of my training in  
   http://www.medicinenet.com/leukemia/article.htm
   
   Extractions: Medical Revising Editor: One of my more vivid memories from the early days of my training in hematology in Perth, Australia, is of the tragedy of a young girl with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). This disease is a very serious, rare type of acute leukemia ( cancer of the white blood cells). I admitted her to our oncology floor in the hospital. A teenager, she had been completely well until one Sunday when she developed unusually heavy menstrual bleeding. She saw her doctor in her small country town on Monday, had a blood count done on Tuesday, and was flown up to us in Perth on Wednesday with a diagnosis of acute (rapid onset) leukemia. The next day, we performed a biopsy of the bone marrow that enabled us to confirm the diagnosis. We immediately started

6. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Leukemia
   leukemia is the general name for four different types of blood cancers. The ways that individuals with leukemia are affected and treated and the rate at  
   http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_page.adp?item_id=7026

7. Leukemia Home Page - National Cancer Institute
   Information about leukemia treatment, clinical trials, research, statistics, and other topics from the National Cancer Institute.  
   http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/leukemia

8. Leukemia
   Consumer health resource provides overview of the condition including causes, symptoms and treatment.  
   http://www.emedicinehealth.com/leukemia/article_em.htm
   
   Extractions: Leukemia - on MedicineNet Cancer is a process of uncontrolled abnormal cell growth and development. Under normal circumstances, cells are formed, mature, carry out their intended function, and then die. New cells are constantly regenerated in the body to replace those cells and to maintain normal cellular function. Cancer represents the disturbance of this process, which can occur in several ways. Cells may grow and reproduce in a disorganized and out-of-control fashion. Cells may fail to develop properly, so they will not function normally. Cells may fail to die normally. One or a combination of these processes may occur when cells become cancerous. Leukemia is a cancer of blood-forming cells in the bone marrow . These deranged, immature cells accumulate in the blood and within organs of the body. They are not able to carry out the normal functions of blood cells.

9. Leukemia - MayoClinic.com
   leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells. Learn about symptoms and treatment.  
   http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/leukemia/DS00351
   
   Extractions: Medical Services Health Information Appointments Education and Research ... About Leukemia is cancer of your body's blood-forming tissues, including your bone marrow and lymphatic system. It usually starts in your white blood cells. NEXT: Signs and symptoms Print this section All sections E-mail this

10. MedlinePlus Interactive Tutorials: Leukemia
    leukemia. Start Tutorial. Starts multimedia presentation with questions. Requires Flash Player. Download Flash. download button for flash player.  
    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/leukemia/htm/index.htm

11. Childhood Cancer: Leukemia
    The term leukemia refers to cancers of the white blood cells (also called leukocytes or WBCs). When a child has leukemia, large numbers of abnormal white  
    http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/cancer/cancer_leukemia.html
    
    Extractions: var fo = new FlashObject("/updates/P_squarebanner.swf", "pl2", "153", "126", "5", ""); fo.addParam("QUALITY", "High"); fo.write("parent_left_flash_2"); var fo = new FlashObject("/image/parentnav/whatsNew_squarebanner.swf", "pl3", "153", "108", "5", ""); fo.addParam("QUALITY", "High"); fo.write("parent_left_flash_3"); var fo = new FlashObject("/image/parentnav/temp_banner.swf", "pl4", "153", "108", "5", ""); fo.addParam("QUALITY", "High"); fo.write("parent_left_flash_4"); KidsHealth Parents Medical Problems C¡ncer infantil: Leucemia The term leukemia refers to cancers of the white blood cells, which are also referred to as leukocytes or WBC s. When a child has leukemia, large numbers of abnormal white blood cells are produced in the bone marrow. These abnormal white cells crowd the bone marrow and flood the bloodstream, but they cannot perform their proper role of protecting the body against disease because they are defective. As leukemia progresses, the cancer interferes with the body's production of other types of blood cells, including red blood cells and platelets. This results in

12. Leukemia - Signs And Symptoms
    Two general categories of leukemia are acute and chronic. In acute leukemia, symptoms appear quickly and worsen quickly. This form of leukemia may develop  
    http://www.ucsfhealth.org/childrens/medical_services/cancer/leukemia/conditions/
    
    Extractions: Treatment Signs and Symptoms Two general categories of leukemia are acute and chronic. In acute leukemia , symptoms appear quickly and worsen quickly. This form of leukemia may develop over a short period of days to weeks. Abnormal white blood cells may collect in the brain or spinal cord. The result may be headaches, vomiting, confusion, loss of muscle control and difficulty seeing. Some patients develop sores in the eyes or unusual skin rashes. Leukemia also can affect the lungs and other parts of the body. In chronic leukemia , symptoms may not appear for months or years. Doctors may find chronic leukemia during a routine exam before any symptoms arise. This form of leukemia may develop over longer periods covering months or years before symptoms are apparent. When symptoms do appear, they tend to be mild and worsen gradually. Abnormal white blood cells may gradually collect in various parts of the body, affecting areas such as the skin, central nervous system, digestive tract, kidneys and testicles. The two primary types of childhood leukemia are acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) . These two acute forms of leukemia can develop over a short period of days to weeks. A third chronic form

13. Leukemia
    In the United States about 27000 adults and 2000 children are diagnosed each year with leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells (WBCs).  
    http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/conditions/leukemia.html
    
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14. Leukemia Cancer Treatments - M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
    Information about leukemia research and treatment developments and read profiles of leukemia survivors. Includes information on ALL, AML, CLL, CML,  
    http://www.mdanderson.org/diseases/adultleukemia/
    
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15. Leukemia - Oncologychannel
    Comprehensive info for consumers about leukemia, including types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and chemotherapy. Videos also available.  
    http://www.oncologychannel.com/leukemias/index.shtml
    
    Extractions: Known as leukocytes, these cells are so plentiful in some patients that the blood actually has a whitish tinge. Under normal circumstances, the blood-forming (hematopoietic) cells of the bone marrow make leukocytes to defend the body against infectious organisms, such as viruses and bacteria. If some leukocytes are damaged and remain in an immature form, they become poor infection fighters that multiply excessively and do not die off as they should. These damaged leukemic cells accumulate and lessen the production of oxygen-carrying red blood cells (erythrocytes), blood-clotting cells (platelets), and normal leukocytes. If untreated, the surplus leukemic cells overwhelm the bone marrow, enter the bloodstream, and eventually invade other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, and central nervous system (brain, spinal cord). In this way, the behavior of leukemia is different than that of other cancers, which usually begin in major organs and ultimately spread to the bone marrow. There are more than a dozen varieties of leukemia, but the following 4 types are the most common:

16. Leukemia Research Foundation
    Functions as a clearinghouse for information including research grants, bone marrow drives and other events.  
    http://www.leukemia-research.org/
    
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17. InteliHealth:
    leukemia is either acute (coming on suddenly) or chronic (lasting a long time). Chronic leukemia rarely affects children, whereas acute leukemia affects  
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    Extractions: Leukemia What Is It? Symptoms Diagnosis Expected Duration ... Additional Info What Is It? Leukemia is a form of cancer that affects the body's blood-making system, including the lymphatic system and bone marrow. Leukemia is either acute (coming on suddenly) or chronic (lasting a long time). Chronic leukemia rarely affects children, whereas acute leukemia affects both adults and children.

18. EMedicine - Acute Myelogenous Leukemia : Article By Karen Seiter
    Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is a malignant disease of the bone marrow in which hematopoietic precursors are arreste.  
    http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic34.htm
    
    Extractions: Author: Karen Seiter, MD, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Oncology/Hematology, New York Medical College Karen Seiter is a member of the following medical societies: American Association for Cancer Research American Association for the Advancement of Science American College of Physicians American Society of Clinical Oncology , and American Society of Hematology Editors: Clarence Sarkodee-Adoo, MD

19. ACS :: How Is Childhood Leukemia Diagnosed?
    Signs and Symptoms of Childhood leukemia Most of the signs and symptoms that children with leukemia develop result from a lack of normal blood cells caused  
    http://www.cancer.org/docroot/cri/content/cri_2_4_3x_how_is_leukemia_diagnosed_2
    
    Extractions: Signs and Symptoms of Childhood Leukemia Most of the signs and symptoms that children with leukemia develop result from a lack of normal blood cells caused by crowding out of normal blood cell-producing bone marrow by the leukemia cells. A child may complain of shortness of breath, excessive... Cancer Reference Information All About This Topic Other Information Sources Glossary ... Treatment Decision Tools Detailed Guide: Leukemia - Children's How is Childhood Leukemia Diagnosed? Signs and Symptoms of Childhood Leukemia Most of the signs and symptoms that children with leukemia develop result from a lack of normal blood cells caused by crowding out of normal blood cell-producing bone marrow by the leukemia cells. A child may complain of shortness of breath, excessive tiredness, or the skin may appear pale because of anemia (a shortage of red blood cells). Infection: A child with leukemia may develop an infection that doesn't respond to antibiotics, have a high fever, and become very sick. This is because of a deficiency of normal white blood cells, particularly mature granuloctyes. Although leukemia is a cancer of white blood cells and children with leukemia may have very high white blood cell counts, the leukemic cells do not protect against infection the way normal white blood cells do. Easy bleeding or bruising: A child with leukemia may bruise easily or have increased bleeding from small cuts and nosebleeds. There may be pinhead-sized red spots on the skin that represent bleeding from tiny blood vessels. This results from poor production of blood platelets, which are important for plugging holes in damaged blood vessels.

20. Go Ask Alice!: Leukemia
    Alice, I have a friend who is diagnosed with leukemia. I would like to know what it is and what the survival rate for leukemia is. —Good friend.  
    http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/0556.html
    
    Extractions: Mac users: please note that our site is optimized for the Safari browser Colds, aches, pains, and other ailments Leukemia Originally Published: February 17, 1995 ~ Last Updated / Reviewed on: November 09, 2007 Alice, I have a friend who is diagnosed with Leukemia. I would like to know what it is and what the survival rate for Leukemia is. —Good friend Dear Good friend, What a great thing that you want to learn more about what is happening with your friend. Leukemia is a general term for several types of cancers characterized by a proliferation of disorganized white blood cells in the bone marrow. It is thought that leukemia results from the mutation of a single white cell that alters its genetic structure. The cell uncontrollably divides until there are billions of copies of this abnormal cell which infiltrate the bone marrow and bloodstream. Diagnosis of all forms of leukemia is done through some combination of a physical exam, blood tests, analysis of chromosomes, and/or bone marrow biopsy. There are four major types of leukemia, classified by how rapidly the disease progresses and which type of white blood cell is affected. In

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