Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of blood cancer that causes your bone marrow to make too many of a type of white blood cells called lymphocytes. Unlike other types of leukemia, it’s a ...
Leukemia in older adults causes symptoms like weight loss, fatigue, and night sweats. Your outlook depends on the type of leukemia you have. Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood cells, ...
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are two different types of leukemia. Both conditions affect white blood cells. CML affects a type of white blood cell called ...
Jaypirca is a targeted therapy for CLL and other specific cancers. It is known as a Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTK inhibitor). BTK is an enzyme that helps certain types of cancer cells grow.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of blood cancer that affects white blood cells called lymphocytes. There are many types of leukemia, and CLL is a common type in adults. This type of ...
September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. An estimated 1,629,474 people in the United States (US) are living with or in remission from leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes ...
Leukemia is a blood cancer with abnormal white blood cell overproduction, affecting red blood cells and platelets, leading to anemia and infection risks. Diagnosis involves blood tests, bone marrow ...
Anthony, a 60 year old male, started to notice that he was frequently becoming more tired the past few months. His sister noticed that Anthony was getting bruises on his arms and legs, and was ...
In " Beyond Diagnosis: CLL," Cleveland Clinic hematologist/oncologist Allison Winter, MD, and host John Mangels explore how ...
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What Causes Leukemia?

Leukemia is a cancer that affects the blood cells and develops in blood-forming tissues like the bone marrow. Leukemia occurs when the bone marrow produces abnormal cells that grow and spread ...