Leukemia

Lymphocytic Leukemia: Forms, Symptoms

Brief overview Forms: There are two forms of lymphocytic leukemia: acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) develops rapidly, while chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) develops slowly. Symptoms: Pallor, decreased performance, fatigue, bleeding tendency, bruising, later fever, vomiting, and bone and joint pain typical, sometimes neurological disorders. Diagnosis: blood test, ultrasound examination, taking tissue samples (biopsy), magnetic resonance imaging … Lymphocytic Leukemia: Forms, Symptoms

Hairy Cell Leukemia: Prognosis and Symptoms

Brief overview Prognosis: With successful therapy, the prognosis is usually good and affected individuals usually have a normal life expectancy. In the hairy cell variant (HZL-V), the prognosis is somewhat worse due to limited treatment options. Causes: Triggers of this disease are not known. Experts suspect that chemical substances such as insecticides or herbicides play … Hairy Cell Leukemia: Prognosis and Symptoms

Leukemia: Symptoms, Types

Brief overview Symptoms: Fatigue and exhaustion, decreased performance, skin pallor, tendency to bleed and bruise (hematoma), tendency to infection, fever of unknown cause, weight loss, night sweats. Common forms: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL; actually a form of lymphoma) Treatment: Depending on the type … Leukemia: Symptoms, Types