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Understanding chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
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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…
Leukemia
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in Children and Teens
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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.
Leukemia
Types of blood cancer treatments
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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…
Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma, Myelodysplastic syndromes, Myeloproliferative neoplasms, Treatment and side effects
Large Granular Lymphocytic (LGL) Leukemia
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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-cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia (B-PLL)
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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 Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-cell ALL)
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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.
Leukemia
Spider-Mable VS Leukemia activity book
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Activity book for children and families facing a blood cancer diagnosis.
Leukemia
AML Maintenance Therapy: A Conversation with Dr. Tobias Berg
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Leukemia, Treatment and side effects
AML survivor Gary Su's story
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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…
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and your genes
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When you are first diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), you may have genetic tests on your leukemia cells. Doctors uses tests such as fluorescent in-situ hybridization (FISH) and DNA sequencing to look for changes in chromosomes and genes, such as whether part of a…
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