Leukemia Types
Because each form of leukemia is different in its causes, risk factors, and recommended treatments, this section features a profile of each of the four major types of leukemia: acute lymphocytic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, acute myelogenous leukemia, and chronic myelogenous leukemia. Each briefly explains what the particular type of leukemia is and how it affects the body
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
Learn about the causes, treatments, and effects on the body of acute myelogenous leukemia.
Learn about the causes, treatments, and effects on the body of acute myelogenous leukemia.
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia Subtypes
Because acute myelogenous leukemia (also called acute myeloid leukemia) doesn't usually develop solid tumors, AML cases are divided into specific subtypes instead of numbered stages.
Because acute myelogenous leukemia (also called acute myeloid leukemia) doesn't usually develop solid tumors, AML cases are divided into specific subtypes instead of numbered stages.
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Chronic myelogenous leukemia is one of the four main types of leukemia. Find information on causes, risk factors, and commonly used treatments for CML.
Chronic myelogenous leukemia is one of the four main types of leukemia. Find information on causes, risk factors, and commonly used treatments for CML.
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Acute lymphocytic leukemia is one of the four main types of leukemia. Find information about what AML is, who gets it, and how it's treated.
Acute lymphocytic leukemia is one of the four main types of leukemia. Find information about what AML is, who gets it, and how it's treated.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is one of the four major types of leukemia. Find out more about its causes and commonly used treatments.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is one of the four major types of leukemia. Find out more about its causes and commonly used treatments.
Hairy Cell Leukemia
From ADAM, the About.com Illustrated Health Encyclopedia, this feature discusses the basics of hairy cell leukemia, a rarer from of the disease.
From ADAM, the About.com Illustrated Health Encyclopedia, this feature discusses the basics of hairy cell leukemia, a rarer from of the disease.