Cancer

Leukemia - General See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Facts About Blood in Overview Detailed information on blood, including components of blood, functions of blood cells, and common blood tests. ...more  Leukemia: Introduction in Overview Leukemia is cancer that starts in the bone marrow. When you have leukemia, your body makes too many blood cells, and they aren't normal. ...more  Bone Marrow Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis A bone marrow biopsy involves removing a small sample of the bone marrow inside your bones for testing. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure. ...more  Lumbar Puncture in Understanding Your Diagnosis A lumbar puncture (LP) or spinal tap may be done to diagnose or treat a condition....more  Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute lymphocytic leukemia....more  Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute myeloid leukemia....more  Bone Marrow Transplant in Other Treatments Detailed information on bone marrow transplant, including preparation, types of transplant, transplant team, and possible procedure-related complications or side effects ...more  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox. ...more  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more