Treating Leukemia
The specific course of treatment for leukemia is different for each person and depends on the type of leukemia diagnosed, the severity, and the person's age and overall health, but the three main types of treatment for leukemia include chemotherapy, stem cell transplantation, and radiation. Learn more about these treatments and also find information on nutrition, exercise, and complementary medicine.
Treating Leukemia
Each type of leukemia has its own typical course of treatment, but there are only a few general types of treatment for leukemia. Explore the way each treatment works, how it is given, and what some of the most common side effects are.
Each type of leukemia has its own typical course of treatment, but there are only a few general types of treatment for leukemia. Explore the way each treatment works, how it is given, and what some of the most common side effects are.
Bone Marrow Transplants
Bone marrow transplants are one type of treatment for leukemia. Learn more about what a bone marrow transplant is and how it works to treat leukemia.
Bone marrow transplants are one type of treatment for leukemia. Learn more about what a bone marrow transplant is and how it works to treat leukemia.
Pre-Transplant Conditioning for Bone Marrow Transplants
Intense chemotherapy and radiation are given before bone marrow transplants to destroy cancer cells and the patient's bone marrow. Find answers to your questions about this important step in the transplant process.
Intense chemotherapy and radiation are given before bone marrow transplants to destroy cancer cells and the patient's bone marrow. Find answers to your questions about this important step in the transplant process.
Chemotherapy and You: Support for People with Cancer
This detailed guide to chemotherapy from the National Cancer Institute discusses the side effects of chemotherapy, the answers to common questions about chemotherapy, and suggestions for further reading.
This detailed guide to chemotherapy from the National Cancer Institute discusses the side effects of chemotherapy, the answers to common questions about chemotherapy, and suggestions for further reading.
Radiation Therapy and You: Support for People with Cancer
Another detailed treatment guide form the National Cancer Institute, this discusses radiation therapy side effects and gives tips for managing them and even goes over some of the emotional concerns that may come up during radiation therapy.
Another detailed treatment guide form the National Cancer Institute, this discusses radiation therapy side effects and gives tips for managing them and even goes over some of the emotional concerns that may come up during radiation therapy.
Clinical Trials: Questions and Answers
This fact sheet from the National Cancer Institute answers common questions about clinical trials and clarifies some common myths and misconceptions.
This fact sheet from the National Cancer Institute answers common questions about clinical trials and clarifies some common myths and misconceptions.