A guide to some of the tests you may have after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. These tests can help show if the cancer has spread. They will also help your healthcare providers decide how best to treat your cancer.
Several types of treatment can be used for liver cancer. Learn about the different choices.
Being told you have liver cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
Not everyone with lung cancer needs chemotherapy. But it is part of the standard treatment for most people.
Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. It is sometimes used along with chemotherapy (chemo) to treat ALL.
Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute lymphocytic leukemia.
Stem cells are immature cells that live in your bone marrow. They're the starter cells for all types of blood cells. A stem cell transplant uses stem cells to replace bone marrow that contains cancer.
Chemotherapy is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute myeloid leukemia.
Read on to learn more about acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This type of leukemia starts in very early or premature forms of white blood cells called lymphocytes. These immature cells are called lymphoblasts, or just blasts.
If your doctor thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests to confirm your diagnosis.