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    Leukemia Article
    • Leukemia facts
    • What is leukemia?
    • What are the types of leukemia?
    • Who is at risk for leukemia?
    • What are symptoms of leukemia?
    • How is leukemia diagnosed?
    • How is leukemia treated?
    • How does someone get a second opinion about leukemia treatment?
    • What happens after treatment for leukemia?
    • What research is being done for leukemia?
    • What resources are available to patients with leukemia?
  • Multiple Myeloma Multiple myeloma is a form of cancer that develops in plasma cells, the white blood cells that make antibodies. Symptoms include...learn more »
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    Multiple Myeloma Article
    • What is multiple myeloma?
    • What are multiple myeloma causes and risk factors?
    • What are multiple myeloma symptoms and signs?
    • How is multiple myeloma diagnosed?
    • What are multiple myeloma stages?
    • What is the treatment for multiple myeloma?
    • What are methods of treatment for multiple myeloma?
    • What supportive care can patients with multiple myeloma require?
    • What happens after treatment for multiple myeloma?
    • What support is available for cancer patients?
    • What other resources are available to multiple myeloma patients?
    • Multiple Myeloma At A Glance
  • Hodgkin's Disease Hodgkin's disease is a cancer of the lymphatic system with symptoms that include unexplained, recurring fevers, unexplained...learn more »
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    Hodgkin's Disease Article
    • What is Hodgkin's lymphoma?
    • What are Hodgkin's lymphoma causes and risk factors?
    • What are Hodgkin's lymphoma symptoms and signs?
    • How is Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed?
    • How is the staging determined for Hodgkin's lymphoma?
    • What is the treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma?
    • Chemotherapy for Hodgkin's lymphoma
    • Radiation therapy for Hodgkin's lymphoma
    • Stem cell transplantation for Hodgkin's lymphoma
    • How do people get a second opinion for Hodgkin's lymphoma?
    • Nutrition during cancer treatment
    • What happens after treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma?
    • What other support is available for cancer patients?
    • Clinical trials for Hodgkin's lymphoma
    • Hodgkin Disease At A Glance
  • Stem Cells Stem cells are referred to as undifferentiated cells due to the fact that they have not yet committed to a developmental path to...learn more »
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    Stem Cells Article
    • What are stem cells?
    • Why are stem cells important?
    • What are some different types of stem cells?
    • Embryonic stem cells
    • Fetal stem cells
    • Adult stem cells
    • Peripheral blood stem cells
    • Umbilical cord stem cells
    • Induced pluripotent stem cells
    • Why is there controversy surrounding the use of stem cells?
    • What are some stem cell therapies that are currently available?
    • What are experimental treatments using stem cells and possible future directions for stem cell therapy?
    • Stem Cells At A Glance