The major forms of leukemia are divided into four categories. Myelogenous and lymphocytic leukemia each have acute and chronic forms. The terms myelogenous or lymphocytic denote the cell type involved.
Acute leukemia is a rapidly progressing disease that affects mostly cells that are unformed or primitive (not yet fully developed or differentiated). These immature cells cannot carry out their normal functions.
Chronic leukemia progresses slowly and permits the growth of greater numbers of more developed cells. In general, these more mature cells can carry out some of their normal functions.
Thus, the four major types of leukemia are: acute or chronic myelogenous, and acute or chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Major Types of Leukemia
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Chronic Lymphocytic LeukemiaThe ability to measure specific features of cells has led to further subclassification of the major categories of leukemia. The categories and subsets allow the physician to decide what treatment works best for the cell type and how quickly the disease may develop.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society offers ongoing education programs on specific types of leukemia. These programs enable you to stay current on the latest information about each type of leukemia and treatment options. The education programs are featured on the Leukemia Education Series and Leukemia News Briefs pages.
Links
- Cancer News: Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma
- Links to articles about treatment, research and organizations.
- National Cancer Institute
- Informational web site devoted to various aspects of the leukemia disease. Provides literature overview, clinical trials information, leukemia-related statistics, treatment information, and current research efforts to combat the disease.
- American Red Cross
- This organization will share your HLA information with the U.S. National Marrow Donor Program if you wish to be considered as a donor.
- GrannyBarb and Art's Leukemia Links and Survivors Stories
- General information including links to research sites, bone marrow transplant resources, cancer centers and survivors' stories.
- Patient-Centered Guides: Childhood Leukemia Center
- Gives summary information and access to a book for sale.
- Oncology Channel: Leukemia
- Summary information about the condition. Provides links and access to clinical trials information.
- Leukemia Information and Resources
- Cancer survivor's resource with many links which touch on a number of related topics.
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center: Leukemia
- Overview of the various Leukemia and Myelodysplastic syndromes, with information about treatment options.
- Mamas Health: Leukemia
- Provides overview of the condition, including definitions, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center: Leukemia Newsletter
- Quarterly publication providing news updates, and giving information about research and treatment programs at the facility.
- Beyond Discovery: Childhood Leukemia
- Describes how basic research has resulted in therapeutic drugs for use in this disorder.
- Cancer.gov: Leukemia
- Resource from the U.S. National Cancer Institute which addresses such topics as diagnosis, treatment, support and clinical trials.
- Medline: Childhood Leukemia Page
- Provides a large amount of information on diagnosis, conditions and treatment. Also provides links to other related organizations.
- Atlas Of Acute Leukemia
- Discusses the types and classifications.
- TheCancer.info: Leukemia
- Provides overview information in a links format.
- eMedicine Health: Leukemia
- Consumer health resource provides overview of the condition including causes, symptoms and treatment.
- The HLA Registry Foundation, Inc.
- Non-profit matches those in need with compatible blood marrow donors. Located in River Edge, New Jersey with a satellite in Windham, New Hampshire.
- Leukemia Innovations
- Addresses treatment issues for those living with chronic myeloid leukemia, with an orientation to therapies on the horizon.
- Wikipedia: Leukemia
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- Leukemia Research Foundation
- The LRF
- Leukaemia Research - UK foundation
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