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Glossary for Leukemia

Creator: Dr. Reeja Tharu
Keywords: Leukemia, glossary, Cytotoxic, Drugs, cells, Chemotherapy, cancer cells

Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Sep 03, 2020

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Glossary

Cytotoxic - Drugs harmful to cells.

Chemotherapy - Is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells.

Published on Mar 01, 2016
Last Updated on Sep 03, 2020

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Jack58

Is there a tendency of Luekemia to be genetic. Are there any results of statistics on chances of getting Lukemia to grand childrens ? Essentially, since Leukemia is reason of genetic modification it is likely that it would be passed on to the next generation. Your comments will be helpful

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griffin

my dad who is 80 years old has acute myeloid leukemia, with a couple of weeks to a couple of months to live. What should we expect from this cancer within that time, and what kind of effects will it have on him as for as pain,or anything else that you can help me with.

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DisforDisco

This information was very useful and It is much appreciated. I have Leukemia, and my doctors are actually looking for a bone marrow donor. It's really a struggle, and no one really knows how hard It Is. It's a harsh disease, but all you can do is keep faith. That's all I want to do. Nutrition therapy is alright. I had chemotherapy, but It didn't do much. The cancer cells are spreading fast, so we need a donor quick. Everything will be fine, It's all apart of God's plan. But thank you :)

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guest

hi i suggest u to have a medical tour to India u will get every thing in less price and good international care highly skilled professionals are available to take challenges and another benefit is India is a place of spirituality where u can also get inner peace and tranquility don't worry you will be cured by god's miracle soon i do pray for the same.

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