Leukemia

It is characterized by a rapid increase in the number of immature blood cells. Immediate treatment is required in this case.

It is characterized by the excessive buildup of relatively mature but abnormal white blood cells. It typically takes months or years to progress.

It affects the lymphoid cells which form lymphatic tissues that are responsible for the immune system.

It affects the myeloid cells that give rise to red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelet-producing cells.

It is slow-growing leukemia that affects lymphoid cells.

It initially grows slowly and affects the myeloid cells in the body.

It grows very fast and affects lymphoid cells. This is the most common type of leukemia.

It also grows very fast and affects the myeloid cells.

Chemotherapy uses drugs to destroy leukemia cells. Depending on the type of leukemia, a single drug or combination of drugs is used. It can be given orally through tablets or intravenously.

Biological therapy works by helping the immune system recognize and attack leukemia cells. It uses natural body substances or drugs to boost the defense system.

Targeted therapy uses drugs that attack specific vulnerabilities within the cancer cells. It is less toxic to healthy cells.

Radiation therapy uses X-rays or other high-energy beams to damage leukemia cells and stop their growth. It is often used in combination with other treatments.

A stem cell transplant is a procedure to replace the diseased bone marrow with healthy bone marrow. Before this treatment, a high dose of chemotherapy or radiation therapy is used to destroy the diseased bone marrow.