Detailed information on blood, including components of blood, functions of blood cells, and common blood tests.
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Leukemia is cancer that starts in the bone marrow. When you have leukemia, your body makes too many blood cells, and they aren't normal.
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A bone marrow biopsy involves removing a small sample of the bone marrow inside your bones for testing. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.
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A lumbar puncture (LP) or spinal tap may be done to diagnose or treat a condition.
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Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute lymphocytic leukemia.
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Chemotherapy is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute myeloid leukemia.
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Detailed information on bone marrow transplant, including preparation, types of transplant, transplant team, and possible procedure-related complications or side effects.
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You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals.
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Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away.
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Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast.
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To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.
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Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment.
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