Treatment & Management of HL
Treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is tailored to each individual and may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, precision cancer medicines and or stem cell transplant in selected situations. The specific treatment depends on the stage of the cancer and its genomic profile.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Individuals with obvious stage III or IV disease, those with a single large…
Leukemia
Overview Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells. There are many different types of leukemia, depending upon which specific blood cells are affected. Each leukemia has different disease characteristics and therefore different treatment options. Several clinical diagnostic tests are utilized in order to determine the type and extent of leukemia. In order to better…
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Overview Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the bone marrow and blood characterized by the rapid uncontrolled growth of immature white blood cells known as myelocytes. The disease is more common in adults than in children, with the average age at diagnosis being more than 65 years. However, diagnostic procedures and treatment of…
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Screening/Prevention
Overview Information about the prevention of cancer and the science of screening appropriate individuals at high-risk of developing cancer is gaining interest. Physicians and individuals alike recognize that the best “treatment” of cancer is preventing its occurrence in the first place or detecting it early when it may be most treatable. At this time, we…
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Induction
Overview The treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has improved dramatically over the past 30 years. Because of the development of more dose intensive chemotherapy and improvements in supportive care, many patients with AML are now cured. In order to have the best chance of being cured, it is important to understand the treatments available…