Dec 20, 2024 · Leukemia is cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. Many types of leukemia exist. Some forms of leukemia are …

Dec 20, 2024 · Your doctor determines your leukemia treatment options based on your age and overall health, the type of leukemia you have, and whether it has spread to other parts of your …

Dec 20, 2024 · Acute lymphocytic leukemia is also known as acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Acute lymphocytic leukemia is the most common type of cancer in children, and treatments result in …

Dec 20, 2024 · Tests and procedures used to diagnose acute lymphocytic leukemia include: Blood tests. Blood tests may reveal too many or too few white blood cells, not enough red …

Dec 20, 2024 · Mayo Clinic doctors have broad experience diagnosing and treating leukemia. Your care team is prepared with the knowledge and resources to provide you with exactly the …

Dec 20, 2024 · Acute myelogenous leukemia, also called AML, is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Bone marrow is the soft matter inside bones where blood cells are made. The word …

Dec 20, 2024 · Mayo Clinic has a long-standing interest and extensive expertise in treating people with acute and chronic leukemia. Laboratory research is ongoing to develop new, more …

Dec 20, 2024 · Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made. The term "chronic" in …

Jan 18, 2022 · Leukemia is often thought of as a childhood cancer. But while acute lymphocytic leukemia most commonly affects children, most cases of leukemia are diagnosed in older …

Dec 20, 2024 · Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is typically a slow-growing cancer that may not require treatment. While some people may refer to this as a "good" type of cancer, it doesn't …