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 Cause for LGL Leukemia Identified
Cause for LGL Leukemia Identified
Extensive research has found that LGL leukemia is a relatively rare, malignant blood disease of the mature T-cells. Furthermore, in many cases, it is related to autoimmune diseases such as r... 
 Experimental Drug may Help Older Chronic Leukemia Patients
Experimental Drug may Help Older Chronic Leukemia Patients
The experimental drug ibrutinib can be used as a first-line therapy for older people with chronic leukemia, reveal clinical trials. Ibrutinib (PCI-32765) shows great promise for the t... 
New Biomarker May Open New Ways to Treat Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
New Biomarker May Open New Ways to Treat Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
G protein-coupled receptor expression may predict the prognosis of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, researchers at the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine have s... 

Fertility Drugs to Get Pregnant Increase Leukemia Risk in Children
Fertility Drugs to Get Pregnant Increase Leukemia Risk in Children
French scientists have revealed children born to mothers who took fertility drugs to get pregnant are at increased risk of developing leukaemia. They found that children were 2.6 times m... 
 Potential Treatment for Lethal Childhood Leukemia Identified
Potential Treatment for Lethal Childhood Leukemia Identified
Scientists have discovered the role two enzymes that play an important role in the development of lymphoblastic leukemia. The study also showed that a dual PI3K gamma/delta inhibitor can si... 
 Gene FLT3 Valid Target in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment
Gene FLT3 Valid Target in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment
A group of American researchers have found that gene FLT3 can be a valid target in treating one of the most common forms of leukemia called the Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). The techniqu... 
 Study Finds Chemotherapy Life-Saving for Some Leukemia Patients Who Fail Induction Therapy
Study Finds Chemotherapy Life-Saving for Some Leukemia Patients Who Fail Induction Therapy
Bone marrow transplants are not the best option for some young patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who fail to attain clinical remission after the initial weeks of intense chemo... 
 Therapeutic Target Identified for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Therapeutic Target Identified for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
A candidate drug target for treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has been identified by scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. AML is a white blood cell cancer that proliferates out o... 
 Genetic Evolution of Leukemia Mapped
Genetic Evolution of Leukemia Mapped
By means of the latest DNA sequencing technology, Washington University School of Medicine scientists have mapped the genetic evolution of cancer cells in patients with myelodysplastic syndr... 
 Improvement in Long-term Survival Among Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Improvement in Long-term Survival Among Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
A study by the Children's Oncology Group (COG) has revealed the marked improvement in long-term survival among children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The improvements in survival w... 
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