Myeloid leukemias are among the most aggressive blood cancers and have low survival rates. Today, leukemia patients undergo genetic analysis to identify mutations and select the most appropriate ...

A new type of cancer cell that "warrants urgent investigation" has been discovered in childhood leukemia and could impact clinical care. Research into new or repurposed treatments that target this new ...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Kyoto University in Japan have identified new subgroups of the blood ...

Leukemia refers to cancer of the blood cells and bone marrow. There are four main types, each associated with a different outlook and life expectancy. Healthcare professionals classify the different ...

Leukemia symptoms include fatigue, weakness, chest pain, shortness of breath, bleeding, bruising, and increased infection risk due to altered blood cell counts. Recent leukemia treatment advancements ...

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 ...

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified why some patients with a rare type of ...

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 ...

Precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a fast-growing leukemia that affects early B cells in bone marrow. It’s both more common and has a better outlook in children. Leukemia is a type of ...

Leukemia, a cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues including bone marrow and lymphatic system, affects approximately 60,530 Americans each year according to the American Cancer Society. While ...