Justine, jeri, alyssa leukemia
•Download as PPT, PDF•
1 like•484 views
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Certain cells become abnormal and multiply quickly, which can lead to tumors. In 2000, around 256,000 people suffered from leukemia and 209,000 died from it. There are four main types - acute lymphoblastic, chronic lymphocytic, acute myelogenous, and chronic myelogenous - which mostly affect different age groups. Leukemia interferes with normal blood cell production and large numbers of abnormal white blood cells are produced in the bone marrow in children with leukemia. While there is no prevention, leukemia can be treated effectively and even cured in some cases.
Report
Share
Report
Share
Recommended
Leukemia maddy, emma and emily
Leukemia is a type of blood cancer characterized by an abnormal increase of white blood cells. Symptoms can include flu-like symptoms, fever, weight loss, infections, headaches, skin rash, bone pain, and easy bruising. Treatments include chemotherapy, which uses drugs to kill cancer cells, and radiation treatments, which use high-energy rays to shrink blood tumors. Leukemia affects over 256,000 children and adults each year and damages the bone marrow.
Leukemia reyna
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It prevents the normal production of red and white blood cells. The cancerous cells multiply uncontrollably and spread through the body, taking up space and interfering with normal functions. Symptoms include anemia, fevers, infections, pain, and fatigue. Treatments include chemotherapy and monitoring by an oncologist. Leukemia can be acute or chronic, with acute developing rapidly and chronic developing slowly. Childhood leukemias are divided into ALL and AML.
Diabetes & leukemia powerpoint
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes were discussed, along with their symptoms, complications, and management. Leukemia was then covered, including the types (acute vs chronic lymphocytic and myeloid), symptoms, and treatment options like chemotherapy and targeted therapy. Complications of diabetes mentioned included heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease, neuropathy, and amputation.
Leukemia asia keyarha santana
Leukemia is a cancer that affects the white blood cells in the bone marrow. It causes an abnormal increase in white blood cells which crowd the bone marrow and flood the bloodstream, preventing normal white blood cells from protecting the body. Cancer spreads quickly as one initial cancerous cell multiplies uncontrollably into many copies through continual cell division and multiplication, eventually forming tumors. A cell is cancerous when it does not stop multiplying and continually makes endless clones of itself. Common symptoms of leukemia include easy bruising or bleeding, tonsil infections, mouth pain, fevers, infections, anemia, pale appearance, shortness of breath, swollen lymph nodes, decreased appetite, and bone or joint pain. Treatments include radiation
Leukemia
There are four main types of leukemia: acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Leukemia occurs when cancerous white blood cells fill the bone marrow, preventing healthy blood cell production. Symptoms can include excessive bleeding, fatigue, fever, and swollen organs. Diagnosis involves blood and bone marrow tests. Treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell transplants, and biological therapies to try and stop the abnormal cell growth.
Leukemia@pradhuman.ppts
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow that results in an abnormal increase of white blood cells. It develops when blood cells in the bone marrow grow out of control. The exact causes are unknown but possible factors include radiation, viruses, chemicals, and genetics. Symptoms are non-specific and flu-like, including fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and easy bruising. There are four main types - chronic lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, and acute myeloid leukemia - distinguished by the affected cell type and rate of progression. While leukemia cannot always be cured permanently, some types are curable with treatment.
Leukemia
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells that starts in the bone marrow. There are four main types classified by how fast-growing they are and what types of white blood cells are affected. Symptoms can include fever, bruising easily, and feeling very tired. Treatment depends on the type of leukemia but may involve chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplants, or biological therapy to kill leukemia cells and allow normal blood cell production. While some types can be cured, others can only be controlled with treatment.
Leukemia
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It results from abnormal proliferation of white blood cells. There are four main types of leukemia - acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute myelogenous leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and chronic myelogenous leukemia. Leukemia is treated through chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy or stem cell transplant depending on the type and stage of leukemia. Nursing care focuses on managing side effects of treatment, preventing infections, maintaining nutrition, providing education and supporting the psychological needs of the patient.
Recommended
Leukemia maddy, emma and emily
Leukemia is a type of blood cancer characterized by an abnormal increase of white blood cells. Symptoms can include flu-like symptoms, fever, weight loss, infections, headaches, skin rash, bone pain, and easy bruising. Treatments include chemotherapy, which uses drugs to kill cancer cells, and radiation treatments, which use high-energy rays to shrink blood tumors. Leukemia affects over 256,000 children and adults each year and damages the bone marrow.
Leukemia reyna
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It prevents the normal production of red and white blood cells. The cancerous cells multiply uncontrollably and spread through the body, taking up space and interfering with normal functions. Symptoms include anemia, fevers, infections, pain, and fatigue. Treatments include chemotherapy and monitoring by an oncologist. Leukemia can be acute or chronic, with acute developing rapidly and chronic developing slowly. Childhood leukemias are divided into ALL and AML.
Diabetes & leukemia powerpoint
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes were discussed, along with their symptoms, complications, and management. Leukemia was then covered, including the types (acute vs chronic lymphocytic and myeloid), symptoms, and treatment options like chemotherapy and targeted therapy. Complications of diabetes mentioned included heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease, neuropathy, and amputation.
Leukemia asia keyarha santana
Leukemia is a cancer that affects the white blood cells in the bone marrow. It causes an abnormal increase in white blood cells which crowd the bone marrow and flood the bloodstream, preventing normal white blood cells from protecting the body. Cancer spreads quickly as one initial cancerous cell multiplies uncontrollably into many copies through continual cell division and multiplication, eventually forming tumors. A cell is cancerous when it does not stop multiplying and continually makes endless clones of itself. Common symptoms of leukemia include easy bruising or bleeding, tonsil infections, mouth pain, fevers, infections, anemia, pale appearance, shortness of breath, swollen lymph nodes, decreased appetite, and bone or joint pain. Treatments include radiation
Leukemia
There are four main types of leukemia: acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Leukemia occurs when cancerous white blood cells fill the bone marrow, preventing healthy blood cell production. Symptoms can include excessive bleeding, fatigue, fever, and swollen organs. Diagnosis involves blood and bone marrow tests. Treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell transplants, and biological therapies to try and stop the abnormal cell growth.
Leukemia@pradhuman.ppts
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow that results in an abnormal increase of white blood cells. It develops when blood cells in the bone marrow grow out of control. The exact causes are unknown but possible factors include radiation, viruses, chemicals, and genetics. Symptoms are non-specific and flu-like, including fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and easy bruising. There are four main types - chronic lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, and acute myeloid leukemia - distinguished by the affected cell type and rate of progression. While leukemia cannot always be cured permanently, some types are curable with treatment.
Leukemia
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells that starts in the bone marrow. There are four main types classified by how fast-growing they are and what types of white blood cells are affected. Symptoms can include fever, bruising easily, and feeling very tired. Treatment depends on the type of leukemia but may involve chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplants, or biological therapy to kill leukemia cells and allow normal blood cell production. While some types can be cured, others can only be controlled with treatment.
Leukemia
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It results from abnormal proliferation of white blood cells. There are four main types of leukemia - acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute myelogenous leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and chronic myelogenous leukemia. Leukemia is treated through chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy or stem cell transplant depending on the type and stage of leukemia. Nursing care focuses on managing side effects of treatment, preventing infections, maintaining nutrition, providing education and supporting the psychological needs of the patient.
Leukemia
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells and bone marrow, characterized by an abnormal increase of white blood cells. It is classified into chronic or acute forms depending on the speed of progression, and can be caused by genetic mutations, radiation exposure, or chromosomal abnormalities. Symptoms are non-specific like flu-like symptoms, bruising, bleeding, and headaches. Treatment involves medication, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or bone marrow transplants.
Luekemia
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells. There are two main types, acute and chronic, with acute developing more quickly. Possible causes include radiation, chemicals, viruses, and genetic factors. Symptoms can include fever, infections, headaches, bleeding easily, and enlarged organs. Treatment involves chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplants, which can have short and long term side effects. Researchers are investigating new drug combinations and treatments.
Leukemia
Cancer is a disease where abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and invade other tissues. Leukemia is a type of cancer that starts in the bone marrow and causes abnormal blood cells to enter the bloodstream. There are two main types of leukemia - chronic and acute - which can be further classified as CLL, CML, ALL or AML depending on the type of blood cell affected and how quickly it progresses.
Blood cancer types, causes and symptoms
Blood is made up of different types of cells like red blood cells (RBC’s), which carries oxygen, platelets which helps in blood clotting and white blood cells (WBC’s) that fight infections. These cells basically comes from stem cells, which have the potential to develop into any type of blood cell as they divide and mature. Problems in this process, known as ‘differentiation’, are at the root of all blood cancers. Different types of blood cancer depend on when and how these problems occur.
Pathophysiology of leukemia
This PPT covers Leukemia and includes types of leukemia, pathophysiology of leukemia, symptoms and diagnosis
Leukemia
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells and bone marrow. It occurs when blood cells grow abnormally and crowd out normal cells. The main types are chronic and acute leukemia. Chronic leukemia progresses slowly while acute leukemia worsens rapidly. Symptoms can include fever, weakness, and easy bruising. Diagnosis involves blood tests, biopsy of bone marrow. Treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell transplant, targeted therapy, and watchful waiting. A 14-year old girl in Jamaica was diagnosed with leukemia after fainting in school and requires constant antibiotics due to her weakened immune system.
Study of leukemia
This document presents a study on leukemia conducted by Bidhan Chandra Mallick. It introduces leukemia as a group of malignant disorders affecting blood and bone marrow. There are four main types described: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphoblastic leukemia, and chronic myeloid leukemia. Each type is defined by the affected cell line and differences in symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment approaches. Risk factors and survival statistics for leukemia in India are also reviewed.
Understanding Leukemia
Get the facts on Leukemia (cancer of bone marrow and blood), symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment approach, best hospitals in India treating blood cancer and introducing free guidance to patients by experienced patient advisors.
Cancer, Leukemia
Cancer is a disease where abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body. Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and starts in the bone marrow. There are two main types of leukemia - chronic leukemia, where some white blood cells can function normally but symptoms are mild, and acute leukemia, where white blood cells cannot function and the condition is more advanced. The main treatment approaches for leukemia include watchful waiting, therapies like chemotherapy or radiation, and stem cell transplants, with the specific treatment depending on the age and type of leukemia.
Austin Leukemia
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow that affects white blood cells. There are four main types of leukemia - acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Acute leukemias progress rapidly and require immediate treatment, while chronic leukemias progress more slowly and treatment can sometimes be delayed. Leukemia can be caused by genetic or hereditary factors, environmental exposures, infections, smoking, radiation, or other diseases that affect the immune system. Diagnosis involves blood tests, bone marrow tests, biopsies, and examinations to identify abnormal blood cells. Treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapies, radiation, stem cell transplants, and bone
BIO PROJECT
Cancer is a disease where abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and invade other tissues. There are over 100 types of cancer. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells that starts in the bone marrow. The main types of leukemia are acute lymphocytic, acute myelocytic, chronic lymphocytic, and chronic myelocytic. Symptoms of leukemia include infections, anemia, bruising, weight loss, and bone pain. Risk factors include radiation exposure, smoking, certain chemicals and viruses, and family history. Diagnosis involves physical exams, blood tests, biopsies, and imaging scans.
Acute leukemia 2nd year students
This document discusses acute leukemia, including definitions of blast cells, leukemia, and the differences between lymphoid and myeloid cells. It covers the pathophysiology of acute leukemia, techniques for diagnosis, classifications of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), treatment approaches, and prognosis. Key points include that ALL is most common in children while AML is more common in adults, cytogenetics help determine prognosis and treatment for both, and the cure rate for ALL can be as high as 90% in children but only 30% in adults.
Leukemia in children
Leukemia is a cancer that affects the bone marrow and blood cells. It is introduced when the bone marrow produces abnormal white blood cells called leukemia cells. This crowds the marrow and prevents normal production of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Common symptoms include fatigue, pale skin, easy bruising, frequent infections, bone and joint pain, abdominal issues, swollen lymph nodes, and breathing problems. Treatment involves chemotherapy, radiation therapy, bone marrow transplants, medications, blood transfusions, and antibiotics. While lifestyle changes can prevent some cancers, there are no known risk factors for developing leukemia.
Blood Cancers: An Overview
From Queens Library's expert-led panel, Cancer Awareness: What You Need to Know, featuring professionals from New York Hospital Queens, North Shore LIJ, the American Cancer Society, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Leukemias in children
This document provides an overview of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children, including its definition, classification, epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. It discusses how ALL results from mutations that cause immature white blood cells to crowd out the bone marrow. The diagnosis involves blood tests and bone marrow biopsies showing an excess of lymphoblasts. Treatment typically involves chemotherapy in multiple phases over 2 years, including induction, consolidation, and maintenance. Newer targeted drugs and stem cell transplants are used in high-risk cases. Prognostic factors like age, white blood cell count, and specific genetic abnormalities determine treatment approach and predicted outcomes.
Leukemia
This document provides information about acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It discusses that ALL is a cancer of the lymphoid cells that is most common in children. The document covers the classification, immunologic subtypes, cytogenetic abnormalities, clinical features, diagnostic measures, and hematological and histological findings of ALL. It describes that ALL is diagnosed based on complete blood count, peripheral smear, bone marrow biopsy and cytogenetic/flow cytometry analysis. The key diagnostic findings include anemia, leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia and lymphoblasts in the bone marrow.
Leukemia
1. The document discusses different types of lymphoid and myeloid neoplasms, including acute and chronic forms of leukemia.
2. It provides details on acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), the most common acute leukemia in children. ALL is characterized by a monoclonal proliferation of immature white blood cells.
3. The document also covers chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), the most common form of leukemia in adults. CLL involves a mature B-cell malignancy that typically follows an indolent clinical course.
Leukemia
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood that affects both males and females of all ages. While the exact causes are unknown, radiation, viruses, and chemicals may play a role. Symptoms include fever, body aches, fatigue and weakness. Leukemia cannot be transmitted but some may have a genetic predisposition. It is detected through blood tests, biopsies and other medical exams. Leukemia can be either acute or chronic and affects the blood and bone marrow, replacing healthy blood cells and leaving the body vulnerable to infection. While there is no prevention, treatment may involve chemotherapy, radiation or stem cell transplants, and some types are curable though others can be terminal.
LEUKAEMIA IN CHILDREN.pptx
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells that results in the overproduction of immature white blood cells. There are four main types of leukemia - acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Diagnosis involves blood tests, bone marrow biopsy, and genetic testing. Treatment depends on the type of leukemia but generally involves chemotherapy, and sometimes stem cell transplant, with the goal of achieving remission and preventing relapse. The prognosis depends on the type and stage of leukemia, with chronic forms having a better outlook than acute forms.
leukemia and lymphoma
Leukemia and lymphoma are cancers that affect the blood and bone marrow. Leukemia begins in the bone marrow and results in high numbers of abnormal white blood cells. There are two main types of leukemia - acute and chronic. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system that most often spreads to the lungs, liver and brain, causing enlarged lymph nodes and systemic symptoms like fever and night sweats. Both are diagnosed through blood tests and biopsies and treated with chemotherapy, radiation or other medications, with varying survival rates depending on the specific type and stage of cancer.
What Is Childhood Leukemia.pdf
Cancer starts when cells in the body start to grow out of control. Cells in nearly any part of the body can become cancer. To learn more about cancer and how it starts and spreads, see What Is Cancer? For information about the differences between childhood cancers and adult cancers, see Cancer in Children.
Leukemias are cancers that start in cells that would normally develop into different types of blood cells. Most often, leukemia starts in early forms of white blood cells, but some leukemias start in other blood cell types.
More Related Content
What's hot
Leukemia
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells and bone marrow, characterized by an abnormal increase of white blood cells. It is classified into chronic or acute forms depending on the speed of progression, and can be caused by genetic mutations, radiation exposure, or chromosomal abnormalities. Symptoms are non-specific like flu-like symptoms, bruising, bleeding, and headaches. Treatment involves medication, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or bone marrow transplants.
Luekemia
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells. There are two main types, acute and chronic, with acute developing more quickly. Possible causes include radiation, chemicals, viruses, and genetic factors. Symptoms can include fever, infections, headaches, bleeding easily, and enlarged organs. Treatment involves chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplants, which can have short and long term side effects. Researchers are investigating new drug combinations and treatments.
Leukemia
Cancer is a disease where abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and invade other tissues. Leukemia is a type of cancer that starts in the bone marrow and causes abnormal blood cells to enter the bloodstream. There are two main types of leukemia - chronic and acute - which can be further classified as CLL, CML, ALL or AML depending on the type of blood cell affected and how quickly it progresses.
Blood cancer types, causes and symptoms
Blood is made up of different types of cells like red blood cells (RBC’s), which carries oxygen, platelets which helps in blood clotting and white blood cells (WBC’s) that fight infections. These cells basically comes from stem cells, which have the potential to develop into any type of blood cell as they divide and mature. Problems in this process, known as ‘differentiation’, are at the root of all blood cancers. Different types of blood cancer depend on when and how these problems occur.
Pathophysiology of leukemia
This PPT covers Leukemia and includes types of leukemia, pathophysiology of leukemia, symptoms and diagnosis
Leukemia
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells and bone marrow. It occurs when blood cells grow abnormally and crowd out normal cells. The main types are chronic and acute leukemia. Chronic leukemia progresses slowly while acute leukemia worsens rapidly. Symptoms can include fever, weakness, and easy bruising. Diagnosis involves blood tests, biopsy of bone marrow. Treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell transplant, targeted therapy, and watchful waiting. A 14-year old girl in Jamaica was diagnosed with leukemia after fainting in school and requires constant antibiotics due to her weakened immune system.
Study of leukemia
This document presents a study on leukemia conducted by Bidhan Chandra Mallick. It introduces leukemia as a group of malignant disorders affecting blood and bone marrow. There are four main types described: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphoblastic leukemia, and chronic myeloid leukemia. Each type is defined by the affected cell line and differences in symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment approaches. Risk factors and survival statistics for leukemia in India are also reviewed.
Understanding Leukemia
Get the facts on Leukemia (cancer of bone marrow and blood), symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment approach, best hospitals in India treating blood cancer and introducing free guidance to patients by experienced patient advisors.
Cancer, Leukemia
Cancer is a disease where abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body. Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and starts in the bone marrow. There are two main types of leukemia - chronic leukemia, where some white blood cells can function normally but symptoms are mild, and acute leukemia, where white blood cells cannot function and the condition is more advanced. The main treatment approaches for leukemia include watchful waiting, therapies like chemotherapy or radiation, and stem cell transplants, with the specific treatment depending on the age and type of leukemia.
Austin Leukemia
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow that affects white blood cells. There are four main types of leukemia - acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Acute leukemias progress rapidly and require immediate treatment, while chronic leukemias progress more slowly and treatment can sometimes be delayed. Leukemia can be caused by genetic or hereditary factors, environmental exposures, infections, smoking, radiation, or other diseases that affect the immune system. Diagnosis involves blood tests, bone marrow tests, biopsies, and examinations to identify abnormal blood cells. Treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapies, radiation, stem cell transplants, and bone
BIO PROJECT
Cancer is a disease where abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and invade other tissues. There are over 100 types of cancer. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells that starts in the bone marrow. The main types of leukemia are acute lymphocytic, acute myelocytic, chronic lymphocytic, and chronic myelocytic. Symptoms of leukemia include infections, anemia, bruising, weight loss, and bone pain. Risk factors include radiation exposure, smoking, certain chemicals and viruses, and family history. Diagnosis involves physical exams, blood tests, biopsies, and imaging scans.
What's hot (11)
Viewers also liked
Acute leukemia 2nd year students
This document discusses acute leukemia, including definitions of blast cells, leukemia, and the differences between lymphoid and myeloid cells. It covers the pathophysiology of acute leukemia, techniques for diagnosis, classifications of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), treatment approaches, and prognosis. Key points include that ALL is most common in children while AML is more common in adults, cytogenetics help determine prognosis and treatment for both, and the cure rate for ALL can be as high as 90% in children but only 30% in adults.
Leukemia in children
Leukemia is a cancer that affects the bone marrow and blood cells. It is introduced when the bone marrow produces abnormal white blood cells called leukemia cells. This crowds the marrow and prevents normal production of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Common symptoms include fatigue, pale skin, easy bruising, frequent infections, bone and joint pain, abdominal issues, swollen lymph nodes, and breathing problems. Treatment involves chemotherapy, radiation therapy, bone marrow transplants, medications, blood transfusions, and antibiotics. While lifestyle changes can prevent some cancers, there are no known risk factors for developing leukemia.
Blood Cancers: An Overview
From Queens Library's expert-led panel, Cancer Awareness: What You Need to Know, featuring professionals from New York Hospital Queens, North Shore LIJ, the American Cancer Society, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Leukemias in children
This document provides an overview of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children, including its definition, classification, epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. It discusses how ALL results from mutations that cause immature white blood cells to crowd out the bone marrow. The diagnosis involves blood tests and bone marrow biopsies showing an excess of lymphoblasts. Treatment typically involves chemotherapy in multiple phases over 2 years, including induction, consolidation, and maintenance. Newer targeted drugs and stem cell transplants are used in high-risk cases. Prognostic factors like age, white blood cell count, and specific genetic abnormalities determine treatment approach and predicted outcomes.
Leukemia
This document provides information about acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It discusses that ALL is a cancer of the lymphoid cells that is most common in children. The document covers the classification, immunologic subtypes, cytogenetic abnormalities, clinical features, diagnostic measures, and hematological and histological findings of ALL. It describes that ALL is diagnosed based on complete blood count, peripheral smear, bone marrow biopsy and cytogenetic/flow cytometry analysis. The key diagnostic findings include anemia, leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia and lymphoblasts in the bone marrow.
Leukemia
1. The document discusses different types of lymphoid and myeloid neoplasms, including acute and chronic forms of leukemia.
2. It provides details on acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), the most common acute leukemia in children. ALL is characterized by a monoclonal proliferation of immature white blood cells.
3. The document also covers chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), the most common form of leukemia in adults. CLL involves a mature B-cell malignancy that typically follows an indolent clinical course.
Leukemia
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood that affects both males and females of all ages. While the exact causes are unknown, radiation, viruses, and chemicals may play a role. Symptoms include fever, body aches, fatigue and weakness. Leukemia cannot be transmitted but some may have a genetic predisposition. It is detected through blood tests, biopsies and other medical exams. Leukemia can be either acute or chronic and affects the blood and bone marrow, replacing healthy blood cells and leaving the body vulnerable to infection. While there is no prevention, treatment may involve chemotherapy, radiation or stem cell transplants, and some types are curable though others can be terminal.
Viewers also liked (8)
Similar to Justine, jeri, alyssa leukemia
LEUKAEMIA IN CHILDREN.pptx
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells that results in the overproduction of immature white blood cells. There are four main types of leukemia - acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Diagnosis involves blood tests, bone marrow biopsy, and genetic testing. Treatment depends on the type of leukemia but generally involves chemotherapy, and sometimes stem cell transplant, with the goal of achieving remission and preventing relapse. The prognosis depends on the type and stage of leukemia, with chronic forms having a better outlook than acute forms.
leukemia and lymphoma
Leukemia and lymphoma are cancers that affect the blood and bone marrow. Leukemia begins in the bone marrow and results in high numbers of abnormal white blood cells. There are two main types of leukemia - acute and chronic. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system that most often spreads to the lungs, liver and brain, causing enlarged lymph nodes and systemic symptoms like fever and night sweats. Both are diagnosed through blood tests and biopsies and treated with chemotherapy, radiation or other medications, with varying survival rates depending on the specific type and stage of cancer.
What Is Childhood Leukemia.pdf
Cancer starts when cells in the body start to grow out of control. Cells in nearly any part of the body can become cancer. To learn more about cancer and how it starts and spreads, see What Is Cancer? For information about the differences between childhood cancers and adult cancers, see Cancer in Children.
Leukemias are cancers that start in cells that would normally develop into different types of blood cells. Most often, leukemia starts in early forms of white blood cells, but some leukemias start in other blood cell types.
types of leukemia cancer
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) occurs primarily in children. Leukemia Cancer doctor In Delhi NCR counts about 6,000 new cases of ALL are diagnosed yearly. The 5-year’s survival rate is 69.9 percent.
visit our website to get appointment with best Cancer Doctor in Delhi NCR : https://cancerconsultindia.com/
leukemia
Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that develops when blood cells in the bone marrow grow out of control. The main types of leukemia are acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Leukemia can cause symptoms like fevers, infections, weakness, and bone or joint pain. While the exact causes are unknown, risk factors include radiation, viruses, chemicals, and genetic predisposition. Treatment involves chemotherapy administered through various methods, and recovery depends on the type and stage of leukemia.
Leukemia
A brief presentation on the topic "Leukemia" from a scientific perspective, providing details about risk factors, classifications, Types, treatment, symptoms, diagnosis & risk data with it's concerned resource mentioned.
Leukemia ppt.pptx
This document provides information about leukemia, including its types, symptoms, diagnosis, stages, and treatment. It defines leukemia as a type of blood cancer that develops in the bone marrow and involves excessive production of abnormal white blood cells. The main types of leukemia are acute lymphocytic, chronic lymphocytic, acute myeloid, and chronic myeloid. Diagnosis involves blood and bone marrow tests. Treatment typically involves chemotherapy, sometimes along with radiation therapy, immunotherapy, or bone marrow transplant. The goal of treatment is to induce and maintain remission.
project
Cancer is a disease where abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and invade other tissues. There are over 100 types of cancer. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells that starts in bone marrow. The main types are acute lymphocytic, acute myelocytic, chronic lymphocytic, and chronic myelocytic leukemias. Symptoms of leukemia include infections, anemia, bruising, weight loss, and bone pain. Risk factors include radiation exposure, smoking, certain chemicals and viruses, and family history. Diagnosis involves physical exams, blood tests, biopsies, and imaging scans.
biology
Cancer is a disease where abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and invade other tissues. There are over 100 types of cancer. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells that starts in bone marrow. The main types are acute lymphocytic, acute myelocytic, chronic lymphocytic, and chronic myelocytic leukemias. Symptoms of leukemia include infections, anemia, bruising, weight loss, night sweats, fevers, headaches, vomiting, confusion, and bone pain. Risk factors include radiation exposure, smoking, benzene, chemotherapy, Down syndrome, and family history. Diagnosis involves physical exams, blood tests, biopsies, and imaging to determine the type and extent of the cancer
bio
Cancer is a disease where abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and invade other tissues. There are over 100 types of cancer. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells that starts in the bone marrow. The main types of leukemia are acute lymphocytic, acute myelocytic, chronic lymphocytic, and chronic myelocytic. Symptoms of leukemia include infections, anemia, bruising, weight loss, and bone pain. Risk factors include radiation exposure, smoking, certain chemicals and viruses, and family history. Diagnosis involves physical exams, blood tests, biopsies, and imaging scans.
biology
Cancer is a disease where abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and invade other tissues. There are over 100 types of cancer. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells that starts in bone marrow. The main types are acute lymphocytic, acute myelocytic, chronic lymphocytic, and chronic myelocytic leukemias. Symptoms of leukemia include infections, anemia, bruising, weight loss, night sweats, fevers, headaches, vomiting, confusion, and bone pain. Risk factors include radiation exposure, smoking, benzene, chemotherapy, Down syndrome, and family history. Diagnosis involves physical exams, blood tests, biopsies, and imaging to determine the type and extent of the cancer
Leukimia and lymphoma society.pptx
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow that develops due to problems with blood cell production and usually affects white blood cells. It is most common in those over age 55 or under age 15. The National Cancer Institute predicts that leukemia will cause over 22,000 deaths in the United States in 2019. There are several types of leukemia that determine the best treatment and chances of survival. Common symptoms include anemia, frequent infections, bone or joint pain, swelling, coughing or breathing difficulties, and lack of appetite or weight loss. Treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, surgery, and stem cell transplantation.
Leukemia
Leukemia is a type of blood cancer where the bone marrow produces an excessive number of abnormal white blood cells that crowd out healthy red blood cells and platelets. There are four main types of leukemia - acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute myelogenous leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and chronic myelogenous leukemia - which are classified based on the affected cell type and speed of progression. Common symptoms include fatigue, bruising, fever, infections, and swollen lymph nodes. While the exact cause is unknown, risk factors include smoking, radiation exposure, family history, and genetic disorders. Diagnosis involves blood and bone marrow tests, and treatment options depend on the leukemia type and severity.
Leukemia , causes, clinical features, raktarbud
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells. There are several types classified by how quickly the disease develops (acute or chronic) and the affected blood cell type (lymphoid or myeloid). Common types include acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and chronic myeloid leukemia. Treatment involves chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or stem cell transplantation and varies depending on the leukemia type and stage.
Leukemia.pptx
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow characterized by an excess production of immature white blood cells. There are four main types of leukemia - acute lymphocytic, acute myelogenous, chronic lymphocytic, and chronic myelogenous - defined by how quickly the disease progresses and what types of blood cells are involved. While there is no cure, treatment options aim to induce remission through chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell transplants, or other therapies. The exact causes are unknown but risk factors include genetic disorders, prior cancer treatment, chemical exposure, and smoking.
Leukemia
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that results in abnormal production of blood cells. There are four main types of leukemia - acute myelogenous leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myelogenous leukemia, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Leukemia is caused by mutations in blood cell DNA that cause abnormal cell growth and loss of function. Diagnosis involves blood tests, biopsy, and imaging to examine blood cell counts and determine if cancer has spread. Treatment depends on the type of leukemia but may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplantation, biological therapy, or targeted therapy.
LEUKEMIA
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that results in an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells. The main types are acute and chronic leukemias, which are further classified as lymphocytic or myeloid. Symptoms can include fatigue, fever, bone/joint pain, and easy bruising/bleeding. Risk factors include age, genetics, radiation exposure, and viruses. Diagnosis involves blood tests, bone marrow biopsy, and other exams. Treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell transplant, or targeted therapies. Some herbal treatments like garlic, licorice root, and turmeric may help due to anti-cancer properties.
BLOOD CANCER
This document provides an overview of blood cancer (leukemia). It discusses the causes, symptoms, types, diagnosis, and treatment of leukemia. Leukemia is cancer of the blood or bone marrow that results in an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells. The exact causes are unknown, but risk factors include exposure to chemicals like benzene. Symptoms depend on the type of leukemia and include fever, weakness, infections, and swollen lymph nodes. There are chronic and acute forms that differ in progression speed, and types are defined by the affected blood cell (lymphoid or myeloid). Diagnosis involves blood tests showing abnormal cell counts. Treatment aims to destroy leukemia cells and allow normal bone marrow with chemotherapy, sometimes along
Leukemia.pptx
Leukemia is a group of blood cancers that begin in the bone marrow and result in abnormal blood cells. The most common types are acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults. Treatment involves chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, bone marrow transplant, immunotherapy or CAR-T cell therapy to kill leukemia cells and achieve remission in phases including induction, consolidation, and maintenance therapy.
Leukemia sophia, celeste, brian
Acute leukemia is a type of cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow, characterized by an abnormal increase in white blood cells. Symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, bruising, and bone or joint pain. Risk factors include genetic diseases, smoking, and Down syndrome. Treatments involve chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and addressing symptoms. The chances for cure are good, especially in children, though prevention is not possible and it can affect adults over 65 as well.
Similar to Justine, jeri, alyssa leukemia (20)
Recently uploaded
What is Digital Literacy? A guest blog from Andy McLaughlin, University of Ab...
What is Digital Literacy? A guest blog from Andy McLaughlin, University of Aberdeen
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit Innovation
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - RAYH...
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two Hearts
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
Benner "Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers"
This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.ppt
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
THE SACRIFICE HOW PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS STUDENTS ARE SACRIFICING TO CHANGE T...
The recent surge in pro-Palestine student activism has prompted significant responses from universities, ranging from negotiations and divestment commitments to increased transparency about investments in companies supporting the war on Gaza. This activism has led to the cessation of student encampments but also highlighted the substantial sacrifices made by students, including academic disruptions and personal risks. The primary drivers of these protests are poor university administration, lack of transparency, and inadequate communication between officials and students. This study examines the profound emotional, psychological, and professional impacts on students engaged in pro-Palestine protests, focusing on Generation Z's (Gen-Z) activism dynamics. This paper explores the significant sacrifices made by these students and even the professors supporting the pro-Palestine movement, with a focus on recent global movements. Through an in-depth analysis of printed and electronic media, the study examines the impacts of these sacrifices on the academic and personal lives of those involved. The paper highlights examples from various universities, demonstrating student activism's long-term and short-term effects, including disciplinary actions, social backlash, and career implications. The researchers also explore the broader implications of student sacrifices. The findings reveal that these sacrifices are driven by a profound commitment to justice and human rights, and are influenced by the increasing availability of information, peer interactions, and personal convictions. The study also discusses the broader implications of this activism, comparing it to historical precedents and assessing its potential to influence policy and public opinion. The emotional and psychological toll on student activists is significant, but their sense of purpose and community support mitigates some of these challenges. However, the researchers call for acknowledging the broader Impact of these sacrifices on the future global movement of FreePalestine.
Wound healing PPT
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptx
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
Mule event processing models | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #47
Mule event processing models | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #47
Event Link:- https://meetups.mulesoft.com/events/details/mulesoft-mysore-presents-mule-event-processing-models/
Agenda
● What is event processing in MuleSoft?
● Types of event processing models in Mule 4
● Distinction between the reactive, parallel, blocking & non-blocking processing
For Upcoming Meetups Join Mysore Meetup Group - https://meetups.mulesoft.com/mysore/YouTube:- youtube.com/@mulesoftmysore
Mysore WhatsApp group:- https://chat.whatsapp.com/EhqtHtCC75vCAX7gaO842N
Speaker:-
Shivani Yasaswi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivaniyasaswi/
Organizers:-
Shubham Chaurasia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubhamchaurasia1/
Giridhar Meka - https://www.linkedin.com/in/giridharmeka
Priya Shaw - https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-shaw
How Barcodes Can Be Leveraged Within Odoo 17
In this presentation, we will explore how barcodes can be leveraged within Odoo 17 to streamline our manufacturing processes. We will cover the configuration steps, how to utilize barcodes in different manufacturing scenarios, and the overall benefits of implementing this technology.
Recently uploaded (20)
Juneteenth Freedom Day 2024 David Douglas School District
Juneteenth Freedom Day 2024 David Douglas School District
What is Digital Literacy? A guest blog from Andy McLaughlin, University of Ab...
What is Digital Literacy? A guest blog from Andy McLaughlin, University of Ab...
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit Innovation
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit Innovation
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - RAYH...
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - RAYH...
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.ppt
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.ppt
THE SACRIFICE HOW PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS STUDENTS ARE SACRIFICING TO CHANGE T...
THE SACRIFICE HOW PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS STUDENTS ARE SACRIFICING TO CHANGE T...
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptx
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptx
Mule event processing models | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #47
Mule event processing models | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #47
NEWSPAPERS - QUESTION 1 - REVISION POWERPOINT.pptx
NEWSPAPERS - QUESTION 1 - REVISION POWERPOINT.pptx
Justine, jeri, alyssa leukemia
- 1. Leukemia By : Jeri, Alyssa, and Justine
- 2. What is Leukemia? Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
- 4. What does it mean when a cell is cancerous? When old cells die, new ones grow to replace them. Sometimes these cells mutate and change. When these cell keeps on mutating, it can create a tumor.
- 5. People suffered In the year 2000 around 256,000 people suffered from some type of leukemia and 209,000 died from it.
- 6. There are 4 types of leukemia.
- 7. Acute lymphoblastic Most likely to occur in teens.
- 12. 1.Luekemia: any of several cancers of the bone marrow that interfere with the production of red blood cells and platelets. 2. About 98% of children with Leukemia, suffer with Acute Leukemia.
- 13. 3.When a child has leukemia, large numbers of abnormal white blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.
- 14. 5. Cancer is a process of uncontrolled abnormal cell growth and development . 6. There are several types of Leukemia.
- 15. 7. There is no way to prevent Leukemia, but it can be treated effectively.
- 16. 9. Leukemia can be cured!