Leukemia Basics
A diagnosis of leukemia can be very confusing, and it's important to know some of the basics: what leukemia is, causes and risk factors, the symptoms of leukemia, and how leukemia is treated. Find answers to many basic questions about leukemia and cut through some of the confusion.
Leukemia 101
One of the most important steps in dealing with leukemia is to understand what leukemia is, what it does to the body, and how those processes can be slowed or stopped. Find answers to your most basic questions about leukemia here.
One of the most important steps in dealing with leukemia is to understand what leukemia is, what it does to the body, and how those processes can be slowed or stopped. Find answers to your most basic questions about leukemia here.
White Blood Cells: Types and Functions
Learn the basics about the different types and functions of white blood cells that are profiled in both the WBC (white blood cell count) and the CBC (complete blood cell count) blood tests.
Learn the basics about the different types and functions of white blood cells that are profiled in both the WBC (white blood cell count) and the CBC (complete blood cell count) blood tests.
Risk Factors for Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
While medical researchers are unsure of the exact causes of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), certain risk factors have been identified that increase the chances of an individual developing AML during his or her lifetime.
While medical researchers are unsure of the exact causes of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), certain risk factors have been identified that increase the chances of an individual developing AML during his or her lifetime.
What is a stem cell?
Learn the characteristics of a stem cell.
Learn the characteristics of a stem cell.
Where Are Stem Cells Found In The Body?
Hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem cells are found in several locations in the body.
Hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem cells are found in several locations in the body.
What Causes a Stem Cell to Develop into a Certain Type of Cell?
How does a stem cell "know" what type of cell to become? Learn about the development of a stem cell into a specific type of body cell.
How does a stem cell "know" what type of cell to become? Learn about the development of a stem cell into a specific type of body cell.
How does a normal stem cell develop into a leukemic stem cell?
Find out how a normal stem cell becomes a dangerous leukemic stem cell.
Find out how a normal stem cell becomes a dangerous leukemic stem cell.
Are stem cell transplants part of the stem cell research controversy?
Stem cell research has been a controversial issue in the media and politics. Find out if your bone marrow or stem cell transplant is a part of this debate.
Stem cell research has been a controversial issue in the media and politics. Find out if your bone marrow or stem cell transplant is a part of this debate.
Young People with Cancer: A Guide for Parents
Another excellent guide by the National Cancer Institute, offering information for parents on the most common types of childhood cancer, including leukemia.
Another excellent guide by the National Cancer Institute, offering information for parents on the most common types of childhood cancer, including leukemia.