PPT-Leukemia

Rita All Carrie Warner Definition Leukemia is a group of malignant diseases that result in changes to circulating lymphocytes characterized by diffuse abnormal growth of leukocytic precursors in the marrow. Mary E. MacBlane MS, PNP-BC. Goals. Incidence. Etiology. Diagnosis. Types/Classification. Treatment. Primary Care Pearls. Incidence. 30% of all cancers in childhood. Peak incidence 2-5 years of age. males > females. By: . Ashlynn. Hill. Patrice Thompson. 3 year who is battling leukemia.. The doctors suggest a bone marrow transplants for a long term survival.. Neither parents have matching bone marrows.. The parents consult with a genetic consoler and a reproductive specialist to discuss the possibilities of having another child to have matching bone marrow.. Jung/. Shlush. Department . of Immunology. . Objectives of the seminar. Learn about the newest research the . . . hematopoetic. system and leukemia. Identify emerging topics and techniques. a closer look . SEER HEMATOPOIETIC DATABASE. Understanding the disease. AMBIGUOUS TERMS. Choosing . the right . Histology & TOPO CODE . Navigation of the Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Neoplasm Database . Shira . Dinner, MD. Northwestern University. Educational Objectives. Define terminology used regarding leukemia. Describe . the latest developments in . the treatment of acute . lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Manahil. . Ghandour. Definition :. . A group of malignant diseases characterized by uncontrolled proliferation of the precursors of white blood cells. .. Incidence :. . Leukemias. are the most common form of malignancy in childhood . Arif Ali Awan – R2 JGH. November 27. th. , 2014. IM Teaching. Disclaimer. Just a Resident. Case. 52F Nurse, 3 sisters. PMHx. : HTN, hysterectomy. Meds: . Hctz. 12.5; NKDA. No family history. Presents with 6 week history of intermittent fever (. (. 2012.116). Sabtu, 12 April 2014. 1. Tujuan. Sabtu, 12 April 2014. 2. Tujuan Umum. . Setelah. . menyelesaikan. . perkuliahan. . ini. . mahasiswa. . diharapkan. . mampu. . menerapkan. . asuhan. 11. THE LEUKEMIAS. malignancies involving lymphoid or hematopoietic cell lines . increase in circulating leukocytes (not invariable) . bone marrow always involved. replacement/hypoproliferation of normal hematopoietic cells. Patrice Thompson. 3 year who is battling leukemia.. The doctors suggest a bone marrow transplants for a long term survival.. Neither parents have matching bone marrows.. The parents consult with a genetic consoler and a reproductive specialist to discuss the possibilities of having another child to have matching bone marrow.. BSW00073 / OK 11 - ONC - 152 1 July , 2011 Fact Sheet Leukemia is a cancer that begins in the bone marrow ( the soft inner part of some bones), but in most cases, moves into the blood. It can t hen s Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia No. 26www.LLS.org • 800.955.4572 Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is a unique subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in which cells in the bone marrow that p Introduction to Leukemia. Definition. Historic Perspective. Etiology and Risk Factors . Incidence. Classification. Comparison of Acute and Chronic Leukemia. Leukemia. Definition. Leukemia is a malignant disease of hematopoietic tissue characterized by the accumulation abnormal white cells (neoplastic or leukemic) in the bone marrow leading to bone marrow failure, a raised circulating white cell count (leukocytosis) and infiltrate organs (e.g liver, spleen, lymph nodes, brain) . Goals. Incidence. Etiology. Diagnosis. Types/Classification. Treatment. Primary Care Pearls. Incidence. 30% of all cancers in childhood. Peak incidence 2-5 years of age. males > females. Caucasian > African American.