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Treatment may not be needed for the early stages of this disease. Some patients may need an occasional blood transfusion. If treatment is needed because of very low blood counts, a variety of chemotherapy drugs can be used. A drug called interferon is also used. In most cases, c...[read article]

Tests for Hairy Cell Leukemia

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A blood smear is a blood test that gives information about the number and shape of blood cells.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the ...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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A WBC count is a blood test to measure the number of white blood cells(WBCs).White blood cells help fight infections. They are also called leukocytes.  More
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Cytology is the examination of individual cells and small clusters of cells, and may be used for the diagnosis and screening of diseases, including cancers. Cytolog...  More
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The blood differential test measures the percentage of each type of white blood cell(WBC) that you have in your blood. It also reveals if there are any abnormal or ...  More
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Leukemia Phenotype Panel
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A computed tomography(CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body.CAT scan; Computed axial tomography scan; Comput...  More
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Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body.Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic( CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses p...  More
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A bone marrow biopsy is the removal of soft tissue from inside bone. Bone marrow grows inside some of the larger bones in the body.  More
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A complete blood count(CBC) test measures the following:.The number of red blood cells(RBCs) The number of white blood cells(WBCs) The total amount of hemoglob...  More
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Bone marrow aspiration is the removal of a small amount of this tissue in liquid form for examination.  More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More
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Lymph node biopsy is a test in which a lymph node or a piece of a lymph node is removed for examination under a microscope.The lymphatic system is made up of lymph ...  More
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A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm.Chest radiography; Serial chest x-ray; X-ray- chest.The test is performed ...  More
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A positron emission tomography(PET) scan is an imaging test that uses a radioactive substance(called a tracer) to look for disease in the body.Unlike magnetic reson...  More
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Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body.An ultrasound machine creates images that allow var...  More
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Medical Procedures for Hairy Cell Leukemia

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Immunologic therapy is the treatment of disease using medicines that boost the body''s natural immune response.Immunologic therapy is used to improve the ...  More
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Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and cancer cells. Most commonly, the term is used to refer to cancer-killing drugs.   More
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Surgical Procedures for Hairy Cell Leukemia

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Spleen removal(splenectomy) is surgery to remove a diseased or damaged spleen. This organ is in the upper part of your belly, on the left side.   More
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Prescribed Medications for Hairy Cell Leukemia

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CLADRIBINE (KLA dri been) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine reduces the growth of cancer cells and can suppress the immune system. It is used for treating leuke...  More
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RITUXIMAB (ri TUX i mab) is a monoclonal antibody. This medicine changes the way the body's immune system works. It is used commonly to treat non-Hodgkin'...  More
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PENTOSTATIN (PEN toe stat in) is a chemotherapy drug. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells. It is usually used to treat hairy-cell leukemia. This medicine ...  More
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INTERFERON ALFA-2b (in ter FEER on AL fa 2 b) is a man-made protein. Natural interferons are produced in the body to help the immune system fight viral infections a...  More
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INTERFERON ALFA-2a (in ter FEER on AL fa 2 a) (Roferon-A) helps the immune system fight viral infections such as chronic hepatitis C, and certain cancers like Phila...  More
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Alternative Procedures for Hairy Cell Leukemia What's this?

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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More
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Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. In mod...  More
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