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Is there a type of leukemia that starts with the letters CM?
CML: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
What are the Hematocrit levels of person with chronic myeloid leukemia?
high
What is the medical term meaning bone marrow cancer beginning with M?
Either Multiple Myeloma OR Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Leukemia is a cancer of the?
Leukemia is a cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It is characterized by the abnormal production of white blood cells, which are essential for the immune system. In leukemia, the bone marrow produces large numbers of abnormal white blood cells that do not function properly. These leukemia cells can crowd out normal blood cells, leading to problems with blood clotting, anemia, and a weakened immune system. There are different types of leukemia, and they are classified based on the type of white blood cell affected (lymphoid or myeloid) and whether the disease is acute or chronic. Acute leukemia progresses rapidly and requires immediate treatment, while chronic leukemia progresses more slowly and may not cause symptoms for many years. Common types of leukemia include acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). The specific type of leukemia and its classification influence the treatment approach and prognosis for individuals affected by the disease.
What has the author Lalitha Nagarajan written?
Lalitha Nagarajan has written: 'Acute myelogenous leukemia' -- subject(s): Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute, Genetics, Acute myeloid leukemia, Therapy
A organ that is effected by the Philadelphia chromosome?
The Philadelphia chromosome typically affects white blood cells, specifically the myeloid cells in the bone marrow. This abnormality is associated with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), a type of blood cancer.
What's the risk factors of acute myeloid leukemia?
Risk factors are any factor that would affect the chance that you would get a disease. Some Risk factors of Acute Myeloid Leukemia are but not limited to: smoking, certain chemical exposures, radiation exposure, certain blood disorders, congenital syndromes, having an identical twin with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, gender, and uncertain, unproven, or controversial risk factors.
Is Myelofibrosis associated with acute myeloid leukemia?
Yes
Most common leukemia in man above 40 years?
The most common leukemia in a man above 40 is Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
What is the definition of chronic myelogenuos leukemia and the definition of chronic lymphocytic leukemia?
What is the definition of chronic bronchitis?
BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase receptor?
BCR-ABL is a fusion gene that produces a constitutively active tyrosine kinase receptor, leading to uncontrolled cell proliferation in certain leukemias, notably chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Targeted therapy with tyrosine kinase inhibitors, like imatinib, is commonly used to block the BCR-ABL signaling pathway and treat these leukemias.
How many different kinds of leukemia are there?
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.
