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Myelofibrosis can progress to acute lymphocytic leukemia or lymphoma
The death rate for children with leukemia varies depending on the type of leukemia and other factors. Overall, the survival rate for children with leukemia has significantly improved over the years with advances in treatment. Approximately 80-90% of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common type of leukemia in children, can be cured with current treatments.
Donald Pinkel has written: 'Treatment of acute lymphocytic leukemia' -- subject(s): Antineoplastic agents, Chemotherapy, Lymphoblastic leukemia in children
Dionne Elise Laslo has written: 'The relation between child coping, parent coping and psychosocial adjustment in children and adolescents with acute lymphocytic leukemia' -- subject(s): Chronically ill children, Family relationships, Lymphocytic leukemia, Parents, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Lymphocytic leukemia, Psychology, Treatment
The uric acid does not effect the leukemia however the treatment of leukemia leads to the production of uric acid which in turn can leas to kidney stones and other problems.
It depends on whether its acute or chronic and at what stage it is. The chronic form is usually slower progressing and has a better prognosis.
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It really depends on the type of leukemia. But there are several generalizations one can make across the board for all types. Leukemia reflects an unregulated accumulation of immature cells in the bone marrow and lymph tissue. WBC's typically >50,000 per cubic millimeter Shift to the Left # Acute myelocytic leukemia - increased blasts, increased pros and increased segs # Acute lymphocytic leukemia - Increased L-blasts, increased L-pros and no increased segs # Chronic myelocytic leukemia - presence of metas or myelos and increased segs # Chronic lymphocytic leukemia - presence of metas or myelos and no increased segs There are the basics.
Chronic and Acute. Chronic worsens slowly, acute worsens quickly. Chronic leukemias are Chronic Lymphoblasitc Leukemia andChronic Myeloid Leukemia. Acute leukemias are Acute Lymphoblastice Leukemia and Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Yes, dasatinib (brand name Sprycel) is a form of chemotherapy. It is used for CML (chronic myelogenous leukemia) or certain types of ALL (acute lymphocytic leukemia.) It is given in tablet form once daily.