Leukemia Questions
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What is the difference between myelofibrosis and leukemia?
Reading your letter, I want to give you my deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband. I am sorry that your experience of his illness was so scary to you. I hope that you have gotten the help you need to get over your grief. -
What are causes of low blood count, red and white?
Signs of both a low white and red blood cell count include cancers (like leukemia), hyperthyroidism, bone marrow disorders, aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, severe infections, or medication side effects. If both counts are low, you should be seen by a hematologist to find out what is going on to make your numbers low... -
What to do when my spouse is refusing leukemia treatment?
When someone you love has leukemia and is refusing treatment, it's tough to understand, especially with the many treatment options that exist. -
What are the signs of leukemia?
1) yes and no. In ITP the T stands for thrombocytopenia which means low platelets. I stands for idiopathic meaning "of uncertain cause" and purpura means wide spread bruising. So ITP means low platelets but also other information as well... -
What Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia symptoms suggest a patient needs treatment?
Thank you for your question. The diagnosis of CLL should be based on a number of clinical indicators beyond a high white blood count. -
Are there any long term effects due to M.O.P.P. chemotherapy which could effect your cardiovascular system?
The chemotherapy regimen for Hodgkin Disease known as MOPP does have several effects on long-term health but danger to the cardiovascular system isn't one of them. MOPP causes permanent sterility due to the Mustargen (the "M" in MOPP). It also has a 3 percent chance of leading to a secondary cancer, acute myelogenous leukemia... -
Can I continue delaying chemotherapy?
It sounds like you're already thinking about your treatment in terms of Quality of Life -- what you enjoy doing with the least amount of suffering, which is smart. -
What foods help fight leukemia and aid recovery?
First, be certain she is well-hydrated. She will need a lot of water to process the chemotherapy and a possible bone marrow transplant. -
What is platinum chemo?
Platinum chemotherapy is the term for treatment with one of the chemotherapy drugs that contain derivatives of the metal platinum. The platinum damages the DNA of the cancer cells and stops them from dividing. The oldest platinum chemotherapy drug is Cisplatin; newer drugs Carboplatin and Oxaliplatin were developed to have fewer side effects... -
Is chronic lymphocetic leukemia (CLL) normally dormant or can it show up unexpectedly?
I too was diagnosed with CLL in 2007, and have had treatments of Rituxan since my platelet counts were low-below 10,000. Overall have had 2 rounds of expensive treatments, but since then its a wait and watch thing now. Currently I am 6 months between bloodwork and exams... -
Is sinus pressure and headaches CLL related?
you have sinus infection,,,take to benadryl and a tylonal onne hour before bed time,,,works for me -
Are siblings prone to leukemia?
One of the risk factors for leukemia is a family history. Siblings can be prone to leukemia if there is a family history of leukemia. There is no clear indication on what causes leukemia in patients. There are different types of leukemia and they have different causes... -
Can a person inherit leukemia?
There is no clear answer to this question. Some studies have shown that people who have the disease also had members of their family that suffered from it too, although there is little known about how the disease is caused, and therefore little known about if it can be inherited or not. You can still make certain decisions based on this knowledge anyway... -
Can leukemia be misdiagnosed?
Leukemia, like any illness, can occasionally be misdiagnosed from time to time, but the chances of this area extremely slim, as blood tests to confirm leukemia are quite accurate. A slide of the patient's blood under a microscope can confirm a leukemia diagnosis by noticing the distinct, oblong-shaped... -
Can leukemia cause a toe nail to turn black?
No, black nails maybe caused by uncomfortable shoes and nail fungus. If you feel like your shoes is comfortable enough, try to see foot doctor, he will figure out if you have fungus and give treatment if needed. -
Can you be born with leukemia?
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Can you beat leukemia?
Unfortunately it is almost impossible to beat leukemia. Leukemia is a cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow and causes large numbers of blood cells to be produced and enter the bloodstream.People with leukemia have many treatment options... -
Can you die from leukemia?
You most certainly can. Leukemia is more or less a blood cancer. Many advances have been made in the treatments of leukemia but it still can be a killer. Leukemia can sometimes be put into remission for a long time but it is also one of the types of cancer most likely to come back. There are basically two types of leukemia and they are acute and chronic... -
Can you survive leukemia?
People with leukemia do survive. But it varies heavily from case to case. Having leukemia is never a death sentence. -
Does leukemia run in families?
The cause of leukemia is currently not known. However, medical research indicates that, for the majority of cases, leukemia does not appear to run in families. Certain genetic conditions such as Down's Syndrome increase an individual's risk of developing some forms of leukemia, such as Acute Myelogenous Leukemia...
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