Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) : Causes

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Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is one of the most common types of leukemia among adults. This type of cancer is rare under age 40. It generally occurs around age 65. (This article focuses on AML in adults) AML is more common in men than women. Perso...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 1, 2007
Acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) is an acute cancer that affects white blood cells, primarily those of the granulocyte or monocyte types.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
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Source:ADAM
Date:October 31, 2006
Detailed information on the most common types of cancer treatment, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, biological therapy, and cancer clinical trials
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on the most common types of cancer treatment, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, biological therapy, and cancer clinical trials
Source:StayWell
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide community-based health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Established in 1913 by a handful of physicians and business people in New York City, the ACS has grown into one of the world ' s largest voluntary health organizations.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Biological cancer treatments, also known as metabolic treatments, work by detoxifying and strengthening the body so that it can overcome cancer cells and metabolize them. This is almost always done nutritionally, possibly with the aid of nutritional supplements and/or herbs, or by employing detoxification procedures such as enemas and colonic irrigation .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
The American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC) is an organization dedicated to creating and promoting a universal system of classifying tumors according to their location in the body and involvement with surrounding tissues. Created in 1959, the AJCC works with the International Union Against Cancer (UICC), its European counterpart, and other organizations to standardize cancer-related information and data collection.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, with one out of every three Americans falling victim to it at some point in their lives. It is a disease of unregulated cell growth.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Alternative and complementary therapies refer to treatments outside the mainstream of Western scientific medicine. They cover a wide variety of approaches, ranging from the medical systems of other cultures to special diets or medications, spiritual practices, herbal remedies, and external energy sources.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
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