A group of blood cancers in which the bone marrow produces excessive numbers of myeloid blood cells.
Gaucher disease is a rare, inherited disorder that causes fatty substances to build up in the spleen, liver and other organs.
A blood transfusion is any procedure used to replace blood, or any blood component, that has been lost. Learn more about this procedure.
Leukemia (cancer of the bone marrow) affects children differently from adults; many types are more treatable in pediatric patients than adults.
Diagnosing leukemia in its earliest stages can improve a patient’s prognosis. Learn how this condition is diagnosed.
More than 80 percent of children diagnosed with cancer are cured, and chemotherapy is an effective treatment for childhood cancer.
Blood cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the bone marrow, where blood is produced. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Just having indigestion or heartburn after a meal doesn’t mean you have cancer . But if you feel these symptoms a lot, talk to your doctor. They can see if you have other risk factors and test you to look for any problems.
Dyspnea is a medical term that describes shortness of breath, and a feeling of starving for oxygen. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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