3. INTRODUCTION
• Leukemia is the abnormal production of the white blood cells from
bone marrow and lymphatic tissue. Excess production of white blood
cells affect the production of normal cells.
4. DEFINITION
• Group of malignant disorders affecting the blood and blood forming
tissues of the bone marrow, lymph system, spleen.
• Leukemia is a cancer of blood forming cells in the bone marrow.
12. MANAGEMENT
CHEMOTHERAPY.
• Chemotherapy is the major from of treatment for leukemia. This drugs
treatment uses chemical to kill leukemia cell. (Cisplastin,.
• bleomycin, dexamethasone).
• GOAL OF CHEMOTHERAPY
• Cure.
• Control.
• Paliation.
• Adjuvant chemotherapy.
• Neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
13. SIDE EFFECT OF CHEMOTHERAPY
• Nausa vomiting.
• Weekness.
• Neurotoxicity.
• Fever
• Hair loss.
14. RADIATION THERAPY
• Radiation therapy uses x-rays or other high energy beams to damage
the leukemia cells and to stop theri growth.
• SIDE EFFECT OF RADIATION THERAPY.
• Skin irritation.
• Nausa vomiting.
• Weekness.
18. NURSING MANAGEMENT
• Assess the general conditions of the patient.
• Monitor the lab test.
• Maintain good IPR with the patient.
• Provide psychological support.
• Explain the side effects of chemotherapy therapy and radiation
therapy.
• Provide health education of the patient.
20. PREVENTION
• Some type of leukemia may be prevented by avoiding high dose of
radiation chemicals smoking..
• Maitain a healthy body weight.
• Drinking lots of water.
• Avoding tabaco uses.
• Maintain stress.
