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Blood Disorders
Articles and analysis on the various types of blood disorders, as well as symptoms, management, and treatment of the conditions.
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is the most common cancer in children. Of the estimated 5,200 people expected to be diagnosed this year, 3 out of 5 will be children or adolescents 19 years of age or younger. Fortunately, most patients respond well to treatment.
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
In people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma, the white blood cells known as lymphocytes don't mature properly. These faulty cells do not die normally but instead accumulate in the bone marrow, bloodstream, and organs of the body. For 2 out of 3 patients, the disease either remains stable for many years or progresses very slowly.
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Hemochromatosis
Hemochromatosis is an inherited metabolic disorder that causes the body to absorb too much iron. It is the most common hereditary disorder in the United States. The overload of iron accumulates and can cause life-threatening conditions, including cirrhosis, liver cancer, diabetes, and heart failure.
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Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is a serious blood disorder that causes acute pain, severe anemia, infections, and vascular blockages that can lead to widespread organ damage and death. Until the past few decades, most people with SCD did not live beyond young adulthood, but advances in treatment have improved and lengthened the lives of patients who have access to good medical care.
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