Leukemia

Leukemia

The prevention and treatment of leukemia -- cancer of the blood or bone marrow. The disease is characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells.

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is the first monoclonal antibody found to be effective and safe for the treatment of cancer in the United States. Rituxan is indicated for treatment of patients with relapse or refractory, low-grade ...

immunoglobulin (Ig)

Health care; Leukemia

It is usually followed by the type of immunoglobulin, for example IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, IgE. Immunoglobulins G, M, and A are the three principal types of antibodies.

pruritis

Health care; Leukemia

Itching, which may be a significant problem in polycythemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, and less often other lymphomas.

in vivo

Health care; Leukemia

Literally in a living organism. Therefore, studies carried out in animals or humans may be referred to by this term.

extranodal lymphoma

Health care; Leukemia

Lymphoma that has spread outside the lymph nodes to the organs'the thyroid, lung, liver, bone, stomach or central nervous system. Physicians adjust their therapeutic approach if organs outside of ...

myeloma cells

Health care; Leukemia

Malignant plasma cells that are the hallmark of myeloma. Their appearance may be similar to normal plasma cells, but they are present in increased numbers.

bacteria

Health care; Leukemia

Microscopic organisms that are ubiquitous in nature. They normally inhabit the skin, mouth and nose, and lower intestines. Many types do not cause disease in healthy subjects. Some have a greater ...