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Leukemia
Leukemia is a general term for blood cancer. It begins in the bone marrow, where blood cells are produced and can be acute, which means it is almost always symptomatic when found and progresses rapidly, or chronic, which means it is often discovered on a routine blood count while the patient has no symptoms and progresses more slowly.
Leukemia can occur at any age, but is most common in people over 60.
Leukemia is divided into four major categories:
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
The most common types in adults are AML and CLL. The most common form of leukemia in children is ALL.
In the News
When Tyler Colosimo learned that doctors could not find a suitable bone marrow donor worldwide to help save him from leukemia, he thought his days might be numbered. Now, Dr. Colleen Delaney, a Hutchinson Center oncologist and researcher, thinks she may have found a way around the problem. Read the article in the Seattle Times.
February 2008
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A Brand New Life
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Watch the inspiring story of TJ Reed, a 21-year old athlete from Eugene, Oregon and his battle with leukemia.
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Learn more about the Fred Hutchinson Bone Marrow Transplantation Program in this short video.
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