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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.

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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 ... read more »

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 leukemia. New research related to the disease is regularly published, and clinical trials of new treatments are frequently performed. Those dealing with leukemia may be interested in learning about the latest options and newest research, since breakthrough developments may lead to a better prognosis.

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Medical research is either published in raw form in research journals, or summarized in lay terms for news stories and press release.

The more you read about the disease, the more familiar you'll become with its terminology. If you need assistance with definitions when you first begin your research, try an Internet medical dictionary like this one from MedlinePlus.

New research is published regularly. Some of these Web sites offer e-mail newsletters or XML news feeds so you automatically get updated about new leukemia research.

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National Cancer Institute provides a list of the results of recent clinical trials. Click on a particular trial for a longer report on what it entailed, and what it means for the future of the disease.

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Medical News Today provides XML news feed about current leukemia research. You can get the news through a feed reader so you're regularly updated about the latest leukemia information. Most of the information comes from press releases, and it covers everything from clinical trials to gene research.

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Leukemia Research Foundation lists current "News" under the "Patient Information" section. The information is summarized with links to complete articles that describe the current research.

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