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 ...
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Leukemia vs. lymphoma

Leukemia starts in the bone marrow and spreads through the blood. Lymphoma originates in the spleen or lymph nodes and spreads through the lymph vessels. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is considered the ...
A leukemia diagnosis can feel like a sudden storm, upending lives and leaving patients and families grappling with uncertainty. This blood cancer, which affects the body’s ability to produce healthy ...
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 ...
Researchers used various sequencing technologies to explore the molecular characteristics of myeloid/natural killer cell precursor acute leukemia (MNKPL). They observed activation of the NOTCH1 and ...
Getting a diagnosis of leukemia can feel overwhelming. But multiple treatment options and support organizations can help you on your journey after diagnosis. Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects ...
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 ...
B-PLL is a rare subtype that’s more aggressive than other blood cancers and has a low survival rate. However, ongoing research and clinical trials may offer new treatment options to improve outcomes.
A rare form of leukemia known as TCF3::HLF-positive B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) sits among the most ...
SAN ANTONIO – Thanks to efforts from doctors, researchers, health care providers and nonprofits such as Blood Cancer United, certain types of blood cancers are no longer the terminal diagnoses that ...
Here, doctors share the number-one sign of leukemia in adults over 50, plus other key symptoms like night sweats, weight loss ...
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues that often develops in the bone marrow. It affects cells that develop into blood cells, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The ...