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Leukemia: Information, Research, Support

Leukemia is the most common blood cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, about 29,000 adults and 2,000 children are diagnosed with the disease each year. If you or someone you love is affected by leukemia, you'll want answers. Having an understanding of the disease is to your advantage, and fortunately, the Internet hosts a wealth of reliable leukemia information.

What is leukemia?

The best sources on the Web for general information on leukemia are reputable medical ... read more »

Symptoms and Diagnosis of Leukemia

The symptoms that characterize leukemia can vary based on the patient, but frequent infections, ... read more »

Treatment for Leukemia

Leukemia treatments vary depending on the type of leukemia, the stage of the disease, and the ... read more »

Leukemia Hospitals

Although many hospitals treat leukemia, some are particularly renowned, or provide special ... read more »

Clinical Trials for Leukemia

Clinical trials allow patients to test new medications or treatments that are not yet available through traditional sources. In some cases, these groundbreaking drugs or surgeries can make a difference in the outcome of the disease.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • Although these Web sites list clinical trials from a variety of hospitals and research centers, none of them are comprehensive. As a result, it's smart to check them all on a regular basis.
  • Look for a link to e-mail updates or an e-mail newsletter. Give them your e-mail address and you'll be notified about newly available and upcoming clinical trials.
  • Most research hospitals offer clinical trials. You can learn what trials are being offered by visiting the hospital Web site.

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For an introduction to clinical trials ...
MedlinePlus offers a detailed introduction to clinical trials. If this is your first experience with a disease, you may be unsure if a clinical trial is right for you. Check out their interactive tutorial to find out the basics of clinical trials.
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Acurian offers a search feature for clinical trials. Click to search their database, then choose leukemia from their list. You can also narrow your search by state. The results include a very basic overview of the trial, some information about who may qualify, as well as contact information for the institution performing the research. Join the Web site (membership is free) and you'll be notified by e-mail about new trials.
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National Cancer Institute offers a search for clinical trials. The search is quite specific, as you choose the type of cancer as well as the stage or subset. You can also filter by the type of trial and its location. International trials are also included.
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ClinicalTrials.gov is a service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. You can make the search as broad or specific as you'd like. The results include a note marked "Recruiting" or "Not Yet Recruiting" so you know if the trial is currently accepting participants.
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Leukemia Organizations

There are numerous not-for-profit organizations that focus on raising funds for leukemia research, ... read more »

News and Research on Leukemia

Medical researchers are always working to develop new medications, treatments, and screenings for ... read more »

Leukemia Awareness Events

If you or someone you love has leukemia, you may wish to help in some way. Many organizations and ... read more »

Support Groups for Leukemia Patients

Sometimes the best support comes from other people who have lived through the same experience. ... read more »

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