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LEUKEMIA—PATIENT VERSION

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OVERVIEW

Leukemia is a broad term for cancers of the blood cells. The type of leukemia
depends on the type of blood cell that becomes cancer and whether it grows
quickly or slowly. Leukemia occurs most often in adults older than 55, but it is
also the most common cancer in children younger than 15. Explore the links on
this page to learn more about the types of leukemia plus treatment, statistics,
research, and clinical trials.


TREATMENT

PDQ TREATMENT INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS

 * Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment
 * Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment
 * Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment
 * Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment
 * Hairy Cell Leukemia Treatment
 * Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
 * Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment

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MORE INFORMATION

 * Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer (PDQ®)
 * Drugs Approved for Leukemia
 * Find NCI-Supported Clinical Trials


CAUSES & PREVENTION

NCI does not have PDQ evidence-based information about prevention of leukemia.

MORE INFORMATION

 * Cancer Prevention Overview (PDQ®)


SCREENING

NCI does not have PDQ evidence-based information about screening for leukemia.

MORE INFORMATION

 * Cancer Screening Overview (PDQ®)


RESEARCH

Clinical advances, research findings, and NCI programs that are leading to
progress in treating leukemia.


COPING WITH CANCER

The information in this section is meant to help you cope with the many issues
and concerns that occur when you have cancer.

Emotions and Cancer Adjusting to Cancer Support for Caregivers Survivorship
Advanced Cancer Managing Cancer Care


STATISTICS

Leukemia Statistics | Did You Know?

Find more information about trends in leukemia on the Cancer Stat Facts:
Leukemia page.
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