September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. An estimated 1,629,474 people in the United States (US) are living with or in remission from leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes ...

Researchers used various sequencing technologies to explore the molecular characteristics of myeloid/natural killer cell precursor acute leukemia (MNKPL). They observed activation of the NOTCH1 and ...

Leukemia symptoms include fatigue, weakness, chest pain, shortness of breath, bleeding, bruising, and increased infection risk due to altered blood cell counts. Recent leukemia treatment advancements ...

The Food and Drug Administration approved Brukinsa for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic leukemia. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) ...

Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the HI-STEM Stem Cell Institute have deciphered a key mechanism that contributes to treatment failure in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). They ...

People with leukemia are prone to a range of skin-related problems, from rashes and bruising to infections and bleeding into the skin. Here’s how to spot the telltale signs.

Researchers have identified a possible new targeted drug for treating acute myeloid leukemia. In the future, the discovery may help patients with certain rare subtypes of the disease. Targeted drugs ...

Getting a diagnosis of leukemia can feel overwhelming. But multiple treatment options and support organizations can help you on your journey after diagnosis. Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects ...

Leukemia and lupus are both conditions that affect the immune system. Although they are different, they share certain symptoms. A person with lupus may have increased risk of developing leukemia.

Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD The treatment for leukemia depends on many factors, including the type, subtype, and stage of the disease, and a person’s age and general health. Treatment ...

Leukemia medications kill cancer cells and prevent cancer cells from dividing and multiplying. Leukemia medications may include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy drugs. Leukemia ...