Leukemia Treatment

From chemotherapy to biologic therapy, treatment for leukemia depends on type. Learn what you need to know to navigate choices and be active in your care.

What Are Stem Cells?

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

What It Means to Develop Antibodies to Biologics

Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD

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Leukapheresis: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

A woman getting IV infusion

What to Expect From CAR-T Therapy

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

Tumor Lysis Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

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How Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Is Staged

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

Stem cell transplant infusion

Autologous Stem Cell Transplant: Procedure and Recovery

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD

Tasigna (nilotinib) molecule

Tasigna: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD

What is acute promyelocytic leukemia, and how is it treated?

How Leukemia Is Treated

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

Engraftment Syndrome: Overview and More

Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD

How Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Is Treated

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

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Non-Myeloablative Stem Cell Transplant Effectiveness

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

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Lung Damage Following Blood Cancer Treatment

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

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How Engraftment Shows a Successful Stem Cell Transplant

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

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Graft Versus Host Disease Cause, Symptoms, Treatment

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

Where Do Stem Cells Come From?

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

Compact bone, spongy (cancellous) bone, and marrow cavity.

Bone Marrow Stimulating Medications Boost Blood Counts

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

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Rituxan for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, CLL, and More

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

How to Find a Bone Marrow or Stem Cell Donor

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

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Monoclonal Antibody Therapies for Leukemia and Lymphoma

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

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Partial Response (PR) to Treatment

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

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Arsenic Trioxide (ATO) Chemotherapy

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

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Hair Loss Following Blood Cancer Treatment

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

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What You Need to Know About Taking Oral Chemotherapy

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD