Leukemia

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Leukemia

A review of the definitions, risk factors and treatment options for leukemia.

1,047 words () | 4 sources | APA | 2007 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper describes and analyzes the type of cancer termed leukemia. It describes acute and chronic forms of the disease. It then describes the symptoms of the disease and the incidence in which they occur. It looks at risk factors that may contribute to the development of leukemia and specifically discusses diet as one such risk factor. Finally, the paper discusses treatment options for the disease.

Table of Contents:
Acute Cancer
Chronic cancer
Definition
Risk Factors
Symptoms
Treatment

From the Paper:

"Treatment seeks to achieve complete remission, meaning there is no longer evidence of the disease. Complete remission lasting five years is considered a sign of a cure (The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 2006, para. 14). Survival rates have tripled in the last half a century, though more than 20,000 deaths a year can be attributed to the disease (The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 2006, paras. 15-16). A change in diet can aid in preventing the disease, along with an exercise regimen for general health. Avoiding known risk factors is also a preventive action of some importance."

Sample of Sources Used:

American Cancer Society (2006). What is Adult Chronic Leukemia? Retrieved September 22, 2006 from http://www.cancer.org/docroot/cri/content/cri_2_4_1x_what_is_adult_chronic_leukemia_62.asp.
American Cancer Society (2006). What are the risk factors for Chronic Leukemia. Retrieved September 22, 2006 from http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_2X_What_are_the_risk_factors_for_leukemia_62.asp.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (2006). Leukemia Facts & Statistics, retrieved September 22, 2006 from http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_page?item_id=9346.
Leukemias, acute (1999). Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, Edition 1, 1758.