Treatments of Leukemia - Event Date: 05 Dec 2009

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   http://www.lookchem.com/cas-475/4759-48-2.htmlTreatments of Leukemia
Because it can progress so quickly, there is no staging system for AML. Doctors generally characterize the disease as newly diagnosed or in remission.
Treatment is divided into two phases. The goal of the first phase, called induction, is to kill as many cancer cells as possible and achieve remission (a state where there is no evidence of disease in the body). The second phase (called post-remission, consolidation, or continuation therapy) is designed to eliminate any remaining leukemia cells.
Phases I and II of treatment may include the following therapies alone or in combination:

Chemotherapy. This is the use of special drugs to kill the cancer cells. Several chemotherapy drugs are often combined to attack the cancer cells in different ways. 
Chemotherapy through lumbar puncture. This procedure, known as intrathecal (IT) chemotherapy, delivers chemotherapy drugs directly to the cerebrospinal fluid, where cancerous cells can collect. 
All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA). This vitamin A treatment is sometimes given alongside chemotherapy to kids with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), a subtype of AML. 
Arsenic trioxide. This substance (an inorganic compound) is also used to treat kids with APL. 
Stem cell transplant (also called bone marrow transplant). This procedure involves destroying cancer cells and normal bone marrow and immune system cells with high-dose chemotherapy and then re-introducing healthy donor stem cells into the body. These new stem cells can rebuild a healthy blood supply and immune system. 
Clinical trials. These are research studies that offer promising new treatments that are not yet available to the general public. A child's doctor will decide if a child is a good candidate for a clinical trial. 

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yjy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 Dec 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Quote Reply Calendar Event: Treatments of Leukemia Posted: 05 Dec 2009 at 3:18pm
	http://www.lookchem.com/cas-475/4759-48-2.htmlTreatments of Leukemia Because it can progress so quickly, there is no staging system for AML. Doctors generally characterize the disease as newly diagnosed or in remission. Treatment is divided into two phases. The goal of the first phase, called induction, is to kill as many cancer cells as possible and achieve remission (a state where there is no evidence of disease in the body). The second phase (called post-remission, consolidation, or continuation therapy) is designed to eliminate any remaining leukemia cells. Phases I and II of treatment may include the following therapies alone or in combination: Chemotherapy. This is the use of special drugs to kill the cancer cells. Several chemotherapy drugs are often combined to attack the cancer cells in different ways. Chemotherapy through lumbar puncture. This procedure, known as intrathecal (IT) chemotherapy, delivers chemotherapy drugs directly to the cerebrospinal fluid, where cancerous cells can collect. All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA). This vitamin A treatment is sometimes given alongside chemotherapy to kids with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), a subtype of AML. Arsenic trioxide. This substance (an inorganic compound) is also used to treat kids with APL. Stem cell transplant (also called bone marrow transplant). This procedure involves destroying cancer cells and normal bone marrow and immune system cells with high-dose chemotherapy and then re-introducing healthy donor stem cells into the body. These new stem cells can rebuild a healthy blood supply and immune system. Clinical trials. These are research studies that offer promising new treatments that are not yet available to the general public. A child's doctor will decide if a child is a good candidate for a clinical trial.

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	Leukemia is a complex disease in itself, its mainly classified as a cancer of blood cells or the bone marrow. there are five major approaches to the treatment of leukemia:- (1) Chemotherapy, (2) Interferon therapy, (3) Radiation therapy, (4) Stem cell transplantation, (5) Surgery to remove an enlarged spleen. ------------------ Life alert Edited by jaxter - 19 Oct 2010 at 10:27pm

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