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what is 'acute lymphocytic leukemia - cancer of white blood cells '?

Definition for acute lymphocytic leukemia

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), also known as acute lymphocytic leukemia, is a cancer of the white blood cells, characterised by the overproduction and continuous multiplication of malignant and immature white blood cells (referred to as lymphoblasts) in the bone marrow. more

do i have 'acute lymphocytic leukemia'?
In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis:
diagnostic test search results for 'acute lymphocytic leukemia'
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Biopsy bone marrow
Blood Terminal Deoxynucleotidyl Transferase (TDT) Stain
Bone Marrow Aspiration
Bone Marrow Terminal Deoxynucleotidyl Transferase (TDT) Stain
Cytodiagnosis
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therapeutic procedures for 'acute lymphocytic leukemia'?
Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for acute lymphocytic leukemia:
therapeutic procedure search results for 'acute lymphocytic leukemia'
1 - 5 of 22 therapeutic procedures
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Bone Marrow Transplant
allogeneic stem cell transplantation.
cranial irradiation
ABO Blood Groups
Blood Transfusion
Transfusion of blood through a vein
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medications search results for 'acute lymphocytic leukemia'
1 - 5 of 35 medications
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  Prednisone
  Dexamethasone
  vincristine
  Etoposide
  cytarabine
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web search results for 'acute lymphocytic leukemia'?
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