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Myeloid Cell LineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The myeloid cell line is one of two groups of stem cells produced in the bone marrow. Learn more about the myeloid cell line.
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Polymorphonuclear LeukocyteEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN), or granulocyte, is a type of white blood cell whose nucleus has several rounded parts referred to as lobes. The connections between these lobes are often so slender that the cell appears to have multiple nuclei. Another characteristic feature of this type of cell is the grainy appearance of the cell's cytoplasm under the microscope when stained with a stain called "Wright's stain," thus the other name for this type of white blood cell: "granulocyte."
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Diagnosing LeukemiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Many different types of tests are used to find and diagnose leukemia. Find out what common tests are, how they're done, and what each test is measuring or examining.
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White Blood Cell TypesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Learn the basics about the different types and functions of white blood cells that are profiled in both the WBC (white blood cell) count and the CBC (complete blood count) blood tests.
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Leukemia SymptomsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
While specific symptoms may differ among the four basic types of leukemia, many signs and symptoms are common to all leukemia types. Learn the difference between signs and symptoms and find out what causes the symptoms of leukemia.
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Leukemia BasicsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
One of the most important steps in dealing with leukemia is to understand what leukemia is, how leukemic cells are different from normal cells in the blood and bone marrow, the types of leukemia, its symptoms, how leukemia is diagnosed, and the available treatments.
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stem cell locationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem cells are found in several locations in the body.
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AML SubtypesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Because acute myelogenous leukemia (also called acute myeloid leukemia) doesn't usually develop solid tumors, AML cases are divided into specific subtypes instead of numbered stages.
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Treating LeukemiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Each type of leukemia has its own typical course of treatment, but there are only a few general types of treatment for leukemia. Explore the way each treatment works, how it is given, and what some of the most common side effects are.
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Living with LeukemiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Leukemia affects every area of life, and with survival rates increasing, more people are learning how to live everyday with leukemia. Find ways to deal with leukemia physically, emotionally, and financially.
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Five Fertility QuestionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Treatments for leukemia can affect fertility in both males and females. It's important to know what these affects are before treatment begins and what options are available for preserving fertility during and after treatment.
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AML Risk FactorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
While medical researchers are unsure of the exact causes of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), certain risk factors have been identified that increase the chances of an individual developing AML during his or her lifetime.
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What to Bring to the HospitalEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
It's difficult to know exactly what to bring to the hospital when you're admitted for your first round of chemotherapy or for any type of treatment or procedure.
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Bone Marrow TransplantsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Bone marrow transplants are one type of treatment for leukemia. Learn more about what a bone marrow transplant is and how it works to treat leukemia.
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LeukemiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A type of cancer that starts from a single cell in the bone marrow whose DNA has been damaged, causing the cell to grow and reproduce out of control.
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Lymphoid Cell LineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The lymphoid cell line is one of two groups of blood cells produced by the bone marrow. Learn more about the lymphoid cell line.
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LLS Copay AssistanceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Co-pay Assistance Program from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society offers financial assistance to help patients pay for premiums on private health insurance plans, private health insurance co-pays, and Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage prescription drug copays.
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Stem Cell ControversyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Stem cell research has been a controversial issue in the media and politics. Find out if your bone marrow or stem cell transplant is a part of this debate.
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CLLEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is one of the four major types of leukemia. Find out more about its causes and commonly used treatments.
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James Leukemia StoryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
James Carroll's story of leukemia survival is marked by the failure of a Veteran's hospital in Florida to give him the care he needed. Refused, by the VA, Carroll had to pay for his care out of his own pocket.
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Leukemia Survivor Story - SusaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This survivor story comes from Amanda G. in Massachusetts. She shares with us Susan's story, with her permission. Susan is a 62-year-old Buffalo, NY woman who is battling for her life.
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MacrophageEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A macrophage is a white blood cell from the myeloid cell line that develops from monocytes that have migrated in to the bloodstream.
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Red Blood CellEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A blood cell that contains hemoglobin and functions as a carrier of oxygen to every cell in the body.
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LRF GrantEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Lymphoma Research Foundation offers financial assistance and support services to leukemia patients diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Leukemia.
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BMT Insurance CoverageEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
With costs for bone marrow transplants ranging from $50,000 for an autologous transplant to $200,000 for an allogeneic transplant, knowing what type of coverage you have is vital. Learn more about the types of public and private insurance and how to know which type you have.
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CMLEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is one of the four main types of leukemia. Find information on causes, risk factors, and commonly used treatments for CML.
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CancerCare AssistEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The CancerCare Assist financial assistance program offers a small grant to help cover certain expenses related to treatment for all cancers, including leukemia. Find out more about this grant and how to apply.
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LLS Financial AidEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society offers a Patient Financial Aid program to help leukemia patients with chemotherapy treatment bills, expenses related to bone marrow transplants, or the cost of transportation to and from treatments, doctor's appointments, or support group meetings.
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White Blood CellEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A type of blood cell that is produced in the bone marrow and aids the body in fighting infections.
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Leukemia - ArticlesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An index of Articles for the Leukemia guide site.
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Your Insurance PlanEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When you are trying to pay for leukemia treatment, knowing what is and is not covered by your health insurance plan can save you unnecessary financial worries, and allow you to prepare for the expenses involved.
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5 Parenting TipsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Parenting a child through a life-threatening illness is never easy, but these 5 tips will give you ideas on how to cope.
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AMLEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Learn about the causes, treatments, and effects on the body of acute myelogenous leukemia.
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What is a stem cell?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Learn the characteristics of a stem cell.
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AML SymptomsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Recognizing the symptoms of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is not always easy, as the first symptoms of AML are often very general. Learn what these symptoms are, and what causes them.
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Stem Cell DevelopmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
How does a stem cell "know" what type of cell to become? Learn about the development of a stem cell into a specific type of body cell.
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MegakaryocyteEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A megakaryocyte is the largest cell found in the bone marrow.
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NCCS Financial AssistanceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Financial assistance is available from the National Children's Cancer Society for children diagnosed with all types of cancer, including leukemia. Learn the details of this program and how to apply.
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ALLEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Acute lymphocytic leukemia is one of the four main types of leukemia. Find information about what AML is, who gets it, and how it's treated.
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T-cellEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A T-cell is a type of lymphocyte (a white blood cell)that migrates to the thymus during development, a gland that is part of the lymphatic system located immediately behind the breastbone in the chest, to fully mature. Learn more about T-cells.
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GeneticsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Understanding genetics is essential to understanding leukemia. Find out what it is and where genetic information is located in a cell.
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GVH EffectEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Graft-versus-host effect, also know as graft-versus host disease, is both a beneficial effect of a bone marrow or stem cell transplant and a potentially life-threatening side effect of the procedure.
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T315I Genetic MutationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The T315I mutation is associated with chronic myeloid leukemia, and blocks the effectiveness of most common CML treatments.
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MutationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Genetic mutations can cause leukemia; find out exactly what a mutation is and some things that can cause it.
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Mononuclear LeukocyteEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A mononuclear leukocyte is a white blood cell that has a nucleus that may be indented or horseshoe-shaped, but lacks the deeply lobed appearance of a mononuclear leukocyte. This type of cell also does not have cytoplasm that appears grainy when researchers stain the cell for viewing under a microscope, so it may also be called a "non-granulocyte."
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Overcoming Treatment BarriersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Some barriers to getting quality care and treatment for leukemia stand in the way of many of those diagnosed with the disease. Find out what these barriers are and how to overcome them.
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AllogeneicEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
is a word commonly used to describe a type of bone marrow or stem cell transplant.
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Pre-transplant ConditioningEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Intense chemotherapy and radiation are given before bone marrow transplants to destroy cancer cells and the patient's bone marrow. Find answers to your questions about this important step in the transplant process.
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EngraftmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
is the process that happens to donor marrow or stem cells once they enter the donor recipients body.
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Peripheral Blood Stem CellsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC's) are one source of cells for bone marrow transplants.
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