Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or CLL, is typically treated with chemotherapy, according to the American Cancer Society. Purine analogs and alkylating agents are the two main groups of drugs used to treat CLL, but other drugs may be used with these...
Hairy cell leukemia is a type of cancer which originates in the bone marrow and affects a type of white blood cell called a B cell. The cancerous cells appear hairy when viewed under a microscope. The cause of hairy cell leukemia is unknown, but...
According to the World Heath Organization (WHO), cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for more than seven million deaths in 2003 worldwide. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) name it the...
Leukemia is cancer arising from blood-forming cells, mainly in the bone marrow and lymphatic system. The National Cancer Institute, or NCI, estimates that there will be over 43,000 new cases of leukemia in the U.S. in 2010, with nearly 22,000...
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or CLL, originates from white blood cells in the bone marrow, which then spread to the blood, according to the American Cancer Society. CLL usually grows slower than other forms of leukemia. Treatment for CLL...
