Leukemia

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These twins are genetically indistinguishable, but only one has childhood leukemia; isolating the small difference that caused this cancer can help lead to a cure.

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What happens now?

Health A to Z

Here are the types of treatment that can be expected right after a leukemia diagnosis is given.

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Scientists have discovered how one form of leukemia was able to resist chemotherapeutic treatment. Developing drugs to knock down this resistance will mean greater chances of survival.

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Leukemia at a glance

Free Health Encyclopedia

An excellent introductory article that gives a nice overview of the most important things to know about leukemia.

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An excellent in-depth slide presentation that covers all aspects of leukemia, including descriptions of different types, as well as symptoms, diagnosis and available treatments.

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Recognizing the signs

National Cancer Institute

Learn about the common symptoms of leukemia, but remember, these symptoms could be due to something else, so it's crucial that you see a doctor.

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Diagnosing childhood leukemia

American Cancer Society

Find out about the symptoms of childhood leukemia and the kinds of tests that are commonly used to diagnose it.

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There are several different types of leukemia; learn here what they are and what they mean for treatment options.

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Who's susceptible?

American Cancer Society

There are risk factors associated with certain conditions that can affect a child's chances of getting leukemia; find out what they are here.

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Did you know that eating certain foods can help you fight and prevent leukemia? Learn how to boost survival chances with a cancer-killing diet.

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