Biphenotypic leukemia is a mixed type of leukemia that originates in both lymphoid and myeloid cells. It typically has a poorer outlook than other acute leukemias. A stem cell transplant may improve ...

Treatments for leukemia include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and stem cell transplants. They aim to eliminate cancer cells from the blood. Treatments may cause side effects that vary for different ...

September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. An estimated 1,629,474 people in the United States (US) are living with or in remission from leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes ...

Mixed phenotype acute leukemia has qualities of both lymphoid and myeloid leukemias. These mixed qualities make it very difficult to diagnose and treat. The outlook for people with this type of ...

Although rare, a red rash may indicate leukemia, which is a type of blood cancer. A leukemia rash can look like tiny dots, big plaques, or itchy bumps that do not turn white when you press them.

Congenital leukemia is a rare condition that develops in an unborn baby in the womb or during the first month of a baby’s life. It is more common in infants with inherited syndromes. The standard ...

John F. Kennedy's granddaughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, revealed her acute myeloid leukemia diagnosis after childbirth. Doctors found a significantly high white blood cell count, leading to the ...

A new generation of targeted treatments and gentler chemotherapy options for older adults with a new diagnosis of acute ...

A cutting-edge therapy using base-edited immune cells is offering a major breakthrough for patients with one of the toughest ...