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Bookmark or Share- Leukemia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicLeukemia is cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. Many types of leukemia exist. Some forms of leukemia are more common in children.
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicChronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made. The term "chronic" in chronic lymphocytic leukemia comes from the fact that this leukemia typically progresses more slowly than other types of leukemia.
- Leukemia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicYour doctor determines your leukemia treatment options based on your age and overall health, the type of leukemia you have, and whether it has spread to other parts of your body, including the central nervous system.
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicTests and procedures used to diagnose acute lymphocytic leukemia include: Blood tests. Blood tests may reveal too many or too few white blood cells, not enough red blood cells, and not enough platelets.
- Acute myelogenous leukemia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicAcute myeloid leukemia diagnosis often begins with an exam that checks for bruising, bleeding in the mouth or gums, infection, and swollen lymph nodes. Other tests include blood and lab tests, bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture, and imaging.
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