B-PLL is a rare subtype that’s more aggressive than other blood cancers and has a low survival rate. However, ongoing research and clinical trials may offer new treatment options to improve outcomes.

Chronic neutrophilic leukemia is a rare blood cancer characterized by the overproduction of mature neutrophils, a type of white blood cell. Currently, no standard treatment exists, but emerging ...

Anthony, a 60 year old male, started to notice that he was frequently becoming more tired the past few months. His sister noticed that Anthony was getting bruises on his arms and legs, and was ...

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. AML specifically affects the myeloid cells, which are immature white blood cells. It is one of the most ...

By Shreoshree Chakrabarty: B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) is a rare but aggressive form of leukemia that primarily impacts adults, unlike its more common pediatric counterpart. It ...

Leukemia and lupus are both conditions that affect the immune system. Although they are different, they share certain symptoms. A person with lupus may have increased risk of developing leukemia.

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a type of blood cancer. CML is Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) when pieces of chromosomes 9 and 22 break off and swap places. This creates a new abnormal ...

Aplastic anemia is not a type of cancer, but it can increase the risk of developing leukemia. Aplastic anemia occurs when the bone marrow no longer produces blood cells. Anything that damages stem ...

Leukemia, a cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues including bone marrow and lymphatic system, affects approximately 60,530 Americans each year according to the American Cancer Society. While ...