Getting a diagnosis of leukemia can feel overwhelming. But multiple treatment options and support organizations can help you on your journey after diagnosis. Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects ...

Dr. Dima El-Sharkawi discusses how hairy cell leukemia typically presents in patients and the challenges clinicians face in identifying the disease early. At the Hairy Cell Leukemia Foundation 2025 ...

Many people think of leukemia as a childhood cancer—and while it is the most common type in children under 15, it actually occurs most often in adults older than 55, per the National Cancer Institute.

Leukemia and lupus are both conditions that affect the immune system. Although they are different, they share certain symptoms. A person with lupus may have increased risk of developing leukemia.

Leukemia, a cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues including bone marrow and lymphatic system, affects approximately 60,530 Americans each year according to the American Cancer Society. While ...