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Leukemia and lymphoma are blood-related cancers that originate in the bone marrow (leukemia) or lymphatic system (lymphoma). The American Cancer Society estimates 44,240 new cases of leukemia and 71,380 new cases of lymphoma will be diagnosed in 2007.
Leukemia is divided into several categories: acute or chronic, and myelogenous or lymphocytic, depending on disease progression and cell type. Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is the most common type of leukemia. Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is the most common leukemia in children. Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) eventually develops into an acute form of leukemia. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) occurs most often in people over the age of 50.
Lymphomas are classified as Hodgkin's or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is the fifth most diagnosed cancer in the United States. Hodgkin’s lymphoma is most common in 2 age groups: early adulthood (age 15 to 30) and late adulthood (after age 55).
Introduction and General Resources
Organizations and Websites
Books
100 Questions & Answers About Leukemia. Ball, Edward D.; Lelek, Gregory. 2003
100 Questions and Answers About Lymphoma. Holman, Peter. 2004
100 Questions & Answers About Your Child's Cancer. Carroll, William L. 2005
Living with Lymphoma: A Patient’s Guide. Adler, Elizabeth M. 2005
Adult Leukemia: A Comprehensive Guide for Patient and Families. Lackritz, Barbara. 2001
American Cancer Society Atlas of Clinical Oncology: Adult Leukemias. 2001
Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends and Caregivers (3rd Edition). Keene, Nancy. 2002
You and Leukemia: A Day at a Time. Baker, Lynn S.; Roland, Charles G. 2002.
Brochures
Fact Sheets
Drug Information
For information on combination chemotherapy regimens for adult leukemia please view our
Drug Information Sheets.
For additional information, please visit the Huntsman Cancer Learning Center or
call the Huntsman Cancer Information Service at (801) 581-6365 or toll-free (888) 424-2100.
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