A new study by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard has revealed the “genetic travelogue” of a cancer that evolves ...
Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow, with certain types associated with different age groups. Congenital leukemia is seen in young infants who are born with this cancer.
BOSTON – A change of scenery can restore one's outlook, but for some precancerous cells, a journey from the caves of the bone marrow to the sunny climes of the skin can trigger genetic changes that ...
A 20-year-old Iowa woman who noticed some seemingly innocuous spots on her skin was later shocked to discover that they were a symptom of blood cancer. Helaina Hillyard first became aware of the ...
"Our study is the first study, based on a large prospective cohort, that showed a relationship between the number of nevi or skin sensitivity to sunlight and the risk of developing CLL.These data ...
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Leukemia vs. lymphoma

Medically reviewed by Archana Sharma, DO Key Takeaways Leukemia starts in the bone marrow and spreads through the ...
What can physicians do to promote patient involvement in decision making (DM) in the oncology consultation? No significant financial relationships to disclose. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from ...
Leukemia causes the bone marrow to produce a large number of abnormal blood cells, which hinders its ability to create other essential blood cells like red blood cells and platelets, potentially ...
A person may notice pinpoint dots on their skin for a number of reasons, ranging from heat exposure to an infectious disease. Depending on the skin tone, the dots may be red, gray, the same color, or ...
At first, the tumors appeared as tiny bruises on Matheson Barber's soft baby skin. One over his left eye. Another on his jaw. Then on his chest. Another on his arm. They're harmless, Matheson's ...
If you or your child’s gums bleed easily from brushing or eating hard foods, you may be concerned that leukemia could be the cause. While bleeding gums are a common symptom of leukemia, it’s usually ...