Dec 20, 2024 · In general, leukemia is thought to occur when some blood cells acquire changes (mutations) in their genetic material or DNA. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell a cell …

Dec 20, 2024 · Overview Acute myelogenous leukemia, also called AML, is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Bone marrow is the soft matter inside bones where blood cells are made. The word …

Dec 20, 2024 · Acute lymphocytic leukemia is also known as acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Acute lymphocytic leukemia is the most common type of cancer in children, and treatments result in a good …

Dec 20, 2024 · The term "leukemia" can be confusing because it refers to a group of cancers that aren't all that similar except for the fact that they affect the bone marrow and blood.

Oct 24, 2025 · Overview Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of leukemia. Leukemia is cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside bones where blood …

Mar 21, 2025 · According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and by the opinion of most doctors in the medical community, “Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are types of blood cancers that begin …

Mar 19, 2025 · The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved CAR-T cell therapy for several conditions, including different types of B-cell lymphoma, some forms of leukemia and myeloma. …

Feb 26, 2025 · If you’ve recently been diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), you may feel scared, angry or powerless. These cancers often don’t …

Apr 30, 2025 · Learn about chronic myelogenous leukemia symptoms and causes. Find out how CML is treated, including targeted therapy and bone marrow transplant.

Sep 19, 2024 · Worldwide, cancer is a leading cause of death, accounting for nearly 10 million — nearly 1 in 6 — deaths in 2020, according to the World Health Organization. New cases of blood cancers — …