100 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT LEUKEMIA

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Table of Contents
Table of ContentsPart 1: The Basics Questions 1-5 give the basic background information about blood, the immune system, and other cells involved in leukemia: • What is leukemia? • What is blood composed of, and what blood cells are affected by leukemia? • What is bone marrow? Part 2: Fads About Leukemia: Risks, Diagnosis, and Effects Questions 6-19 describe the different kinds of leukemia that exist: what they are, who gets them, how they affect the body, and how they are diagnosed: • Are there different types of leukemia? Why is one called acute and one called chronic? • How common is leukemia? • How do you know you have leukemia? • What is neutropenia? Part 3: Treatment Questions 20-31 describe the different methods of treating each form of leukemia: • What is chemotherapy? • What is gene therapy? • What is anti-sense therapy? • What is a monoclonal antibody? • What is immunotherapy? • What is a clinical trial? Part 4: Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation Questions 32-49 describe the process of transplantation used to cure some forms of leukemia: • What is a stem cell transplant? • What is the difference between autologous and allogeneic transplants? • How is it determined which one is appropriate for my care? • How long after diagnosis should the transplant take place? • What are immunosuppressive drugs and who is likely to need them? Part 5: Side Effects and Complications of Treatment Questions 50-68 describe some of the side effects and complications of leukemia treatment: • Will I need blood transfusions? • What side effects might a patient experience with chemotherapy? • What types of infections do I need to be concerned about? Part 6: Treatment Facilities and Healthcare Providers Questions 69-87 describe some of the considerations in deciding upon where to get treatment and who to turn to for care: • Are doctors always right? • Do all hospitals perform all treatments? • Do caregivers get any training? • Can and should family members be caregivers? Part 7: Living with Leukemia Questions 88-100 address some of the day-to-day issues that face leukemia patients and their loved ones: • How do you know if you are cured? • Will my child with leukemia grow up normally? • What are the patient’s physical limitations after a bone marrow transplant? • What is the chance of the leukemia coming back? • Where can I get more information about leukemia? • Appendix • Glossary • Index

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  • Product Code: 100 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT LEUKEMIA
  • Year: 2007
  • Edition: 1ST
  • Language: Engllish
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  • Availability: 2-3 Days
  • ISBN: 9780763720384
  • Publisher: VIVA BOOKS PVT.LT
  • Author: BALL
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