By THOC-Syndicated | February 10, 2022 | blood cancer | Like | Leave a comment |
Abnormal hemoglobin, called hemoglobin S, causes sickle cell disease.
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in the beta globin gene that leads to faulty hemoglobin protein, called hemoglobin S.
By THOC-Syndicated | September 22, 2021 | blood cancer | Like | Leave a comment |
Researchers are conducting clinical trials in many parts of the country. Clinical trials test an intervention such as a drug, therapy, medical device, or behavior in many people to see if it is safe and effective. Clinical trials already have led to advances, and researchers continue to search for more effective ways to treat and diagnose leukemia.
By THOC-Syndicated | September 15, 2021 | blood cancer | Like | Leave a comment |
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells. It is the most common type of blood cancer and affects 10 times as many adults as children. Most people diagnosed with leukemia are over 50 years old.
Leukemia usually begins in the bone marrow,
By THOC-Syndicated | August 2, 2021 | blood cancer | Like | Leave a comment |
CDC is working to improve the lives of people with sickle cell disease (SCD), an inherited blood disorder. Learn about CDC’s SCD monitoring projects, and find a suite of online resources that can help you or someone you know live healthy with SCD.
By rcoplin | March 18, 2021 | blood cancer | Like | Leave a comment |
Obesity and Cancer
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What is obesity?
How common is overweight or obesity?
What is known about the relationship between obesity and cancer?
How might obesity increase the risk of cancer?
How many cancer cases may be due to obesity?
Does avoiding weight gain or losing weight decrease the risk of cancer?
By THOC-Syndicated | March 17, 2021 | blood cancer | Like |
What Is Leukemia?
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells. It is the most common type of blood cancer and affects 10 times as many adults as children. Most people diagnosed with leukemia are over 50 years old.
Leukemia Starts in Bone Marrow
Types of blood cells made by the bone marrow and a description of their functions.