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  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Sep 21, 2022

    American Cancer Society Funds Pioneering Research in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

    September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, an observance recognized by health care institutions, advocacy organizations, patients and families around the world. While childhood cancer is rare, it is the leading cause of disease-related death past infancy in children and adolescents, according to the National Cancer Institute. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)…more.

    Categories: CAR-T Cell Therapy, Leukemia
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Sep 7, 2022

    Is a Blood or Marrow Transplant Right for You?

    People with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) may have a range of treatment options available to them, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, surgery and radiation therapy. These options will vary depending on the patient’s ALL subtype, age, state of health and other prognostic factors. A patient’s cancer care team may also…more.

    Categories: Leukemia
  • By Cancer Support Community  |  Aug 24, 2022

    Managing Side Effects of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment

    As the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, the Cancer Support Community (CSC), including its Gilda’s Club affiliates, is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. CSC achieves its mission through three areas: direct…more.

    Categories: Leukemia
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Jul 27, 2022

    Beyond the Cure: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Survivorship is a Journey

    Childhood cancer survivorship is a journey. Survivors and their families need to be prepared for life after cancer, and the National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS) is committed to them every step of the way. Real World Health Care recently interviewed NCCS’s Jessica Cook, MSW, vice president of Patient & Family…more.

    Categories: Leukemia
  • By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  Feb 9, 2022

    What is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Whom Does it Affect?

    Leukemia is a blood cancer that affects red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets. One type of leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) – also called acute lymphocytic leukemia and acute lymphoid leukemia – is a blood and bone marrow cancer that can affect both children and adults. In adults…more.

    Categories: Leukemia