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CML is a rare type of leukemia (about 15% of all new cases of leukemia are CML) that occurs when a person has a Philadelphia chromosome or another mutation which expresses a new gene (BCR-ABL) inside certain blood cells, causing the bone marrow cells to make too many white blood cells. The Philadelphia chromosome is present in 95% of people with CML, but it…
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This booklet provides a closer look at acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children, the treatments available, and the side-effects your child may experience.
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You or your loved one has been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer. Cancer treatment can be complex, with different types of treatment options available for some blood cancers. What are they and how do they work? This fact sheet will help you Learn about the different treatment options available, Understand each type of treatment and how it can help,…
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This type of leukemia affects larger lymphocytes, with granules (small grains) that are visible. It can develop slowly (chronic) or progress quickly (aggressive), and affects both men and women, average age of 60 years.
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B-PLL is a rare and often aggressive cancer. B-PLL often evolves from a more slow-growing B-cell cancer such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). It’s a type of PLL with cells that are large; these cells are not normally found in the blood.
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B-cell ALL is a sub-type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). About 88% of children with ALL, and 75% of adults with ALL, have B-cell ALL. It is a fast-growing (aggressive) type of blood cancer.
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Activity book for children and families facing a blood cancer diagnosis.
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Beyond active surveillance (the ‘watch and wait approach’) there are several CLL treatments to consider. Each treatment has different features and side effects. It is important to be comfortable with the CLL treatment you choose.
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Gary Su, of Calgary, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in his 30s and underwent a stem cell transplant with his sister as donor. He says the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada became his guiding light, offering a wealth of reliable information and connecting him with a supportive community.