Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
One of the four main types of leukemia, chronic myeloid (or myelogenous) leukemia occurs when too many white blood cells called granulocytes are produced. This causes less room in …
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Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) Treatment
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a fast-growing form of leukemia that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes. It is the most common form of leukemia diagnosed in children, …
Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
Small cell lung cancer, also called to as SCLC, is the less common form of lung cancer, making up about ten to 15 percent of all lung cancers. Small …
Kaposi Sarcoma Treatment
Kaposi sarcoma is caused by a virus called the Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV). The virus causes tumors and/or blotches on the skin that usually are red, purple or brown …
HIV/AIDS Cancer Treatment
Cervical, digestive, lung and mouth cancers are cancers commonly seen in people affected with HIV/AIDS as compared to other cancers.Treatment options for HIV/AIDS-related cancers are largely dependent on the particular type of cancer. Treatments …
Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumor Treatment
This type of cancer tend to be indolent, or slow-growing, and does not cause many symptoms until the cancer has spread substantially and releases high levels of hormones. When …