Leukemia
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Twin hopes for future cure
Channel 4
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.
What happens now?
Health A to Z
Here are the types of treatment that can be expected right after a leukemia diagnosis is given.
Crushing the resistance
Science Daily
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.
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.
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.
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.
Different kinds of leukemia
Oncology Channel
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.


