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Definition of leukemia: Cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow and causes large numbers of blood cells to be produced and enter the bloodstream.

Estimated new cases and deaths from leukemia in the United States in 2011: New cases: 44,600- Deaths: 21,780

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Fewer allogeneic BMT side effects? "Treating Leukemia With Stem Cells"

I underwent an autologus stem cell transplant- supposed to confir fewer side effects than an allogeneic stem cell transplant. This article made me wonder if allogeneic stem cell transplant using cord blood confir even fewer...

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More cancer survivors or more cancer diagnoses? "20% Rise Seen in Number of Survivors of Cancer"

At first glance, "20% Rise Seen in Number of Survivors of Cancer" is great news. An increase in the number of cancer survivors must mean that fewer people are dying from cancer, right?As always, the devil is in...

C Diff- problems from the hospital? Problems from meds?

C Diff is a problem that is universal to hospital stays but is a little off topic for the usual caregiver forum- has anyone had a bout with C Diff?If so, how did you deal with it?http://peoplebeatingcancer.org/blog-entry/c-...

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