Leukemia: Treatments
Leukemia, hairy cell: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
08/01/08, HealthwiseHairy cell leukemia is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell).
Leukemia - Treatment Overview
11/26/08, HealthwiseThe goal of treatment for leukemia is to destroy the leukemia cells and allow normal cells to form in your bone marrow. Treatment decisions are based on the type and subtype of leukemia you have, its stage, and your age and gener
Leukemia - Surgery
11/26/08, HealthwiseIn rare cases of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), the spleen needs to be removed. This happens when the spleen is destroying red blood cells and platelets. The operation is called a splenectomy.
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Leukemia - Other Treatment
11/26/08, HealthwiseThe following other treatments may be used to treat leukemia:
Leukemia, acute lymphoblastic, childhood: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
02/20/09, HealthwiseThis PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about the treatment of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). This summary is reviewed regularly and updated as nece
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