Radiation therapy is the use of high-dose X-rays to treat cancer cells that may remain after surgery, especially if all of the cancer cannot be removed. Radiation therapy is often used for the treatment of cancer, such as non-Hodgkin's ly
Myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases are a group of diseases in which the bone marrow makes too many white blood cells.
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www.Gleevec.comDuring treatment for any stage of leukemia, there are things you can do at home to help manage the side effects of leukemia or its treatment. Home treatment may be all that is needed to manage the following common problems. If your doctor
Myeloproliferative disorders are a group of diseases in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets.
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of diseases in which the bone marrow does not make enough healthy blood cells.
This PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. This summary is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary by the PDQ
This PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about the treatment of adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This summary is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary by t
This PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about the treatment of adult acute myeloid leukemia. This summary is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary by the PDQ
This PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia. This summary is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary by the PDQ
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