Leukemia

Latest advancements in treatment for acute myeloid leukemia

Dr. James Foran explains how new treatments and tailored chemotherapy approaches are helping more people achieve remission.

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia: Blood tests for diagnosis and treatment

Dr. Sameer Parikh explains the crucial role blood tests play in diagnosing and treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or CLL.

Mayo Clinic Connect brings together 2 women with leukemia, 46 years apart

Two women diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia learn the value of patient mentorship and teach each other about the spirit of endurance.

Mayo Clinic discovery in bone marrow cancer points to potential drug targets

New research finds that patients with ASXL1-mutant chronic myelomonocytic leukemia have distinctive epigenetic changes that can activate harmful genes and cause the cancer to grow faster.

Leukemia: A cancer that affects children and adults

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with leukemia, learning more about the disease can help you cope. Start with this quick overview.

Cancer survivor walks on the sunny side of the street

Diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in October 2020, Jennie Spencer decided to approach her journey through cancer treatment with a focus on joy.