Median overall survival was 42 months in patients who received sorafenib and 13 months in patients who received chemotherapy alone. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) progresses more rapidly than other ...

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 ...

Jimmy Cragg's doctors thought he had a virus or tonsillitis until a bruise on his back indicated it might be childhood leukemia Wendy Cragg/SWNS Jimmy Cragg, 6, was diagnosed with leukemia after ...

Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow, with certain types associated with different age groups. Congenital leukemia is seen in young infants who are born with this cancer.

Neurologic manifestations such as headache, neuropathy, seizures, and cell infiltration are common in pediatric patients with acute leukemia and are associated with a higher mortality rate, according ...

Some at-home tests may show results indicative of leukemia symptoms, but they cannot provide a diagnosis. For some health conditions, home testing may help guide a person’s decision about contacting a ...

Nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs) are immature red blood cells that cannot perform their functions. They can indicate a person might have leukemia or another blood disorder, such as anemia. Share on ...

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a very common virus. It’s most known for causing mononucleosis, also known as “mono.” Researchers have known for decades that there is a connection between EBV and a ...

Tatiana Schlossberg, President John F. Kennedy's granddaughter, has died. Here's what to know about acute myeloid leukemia ...