Leukemia
Department of Leukemia
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood, characterized by the rapid growth of abnormal blood cells. This uncontrolled growth takes place in your bone marrow, where most of your body’s blood is made. Leukemia cells are usually immature (still developing) white blood cells. The term leukemia comes from the Greek words for “white” (leukos) and “blood” (haima).
Unlike other cancers, leukemia doesn’t generally form a mass (tumor) that shows up in imaging tests, such as X-rays or CT scans.
There are many types of leukemia. Some are more common in children, while others are more common in adults. Treatment depends on the type of leukemia and other factors.
Types
1.Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL): Rapid onset, affects lymphoid cells.
2.Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Rapid onset, affects myeloid cells.
3.Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Slow progression, affects lymphocytes.
4.Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Slow progression, affects myeloid.
Diagnosis
1.Blood Tests: Complete blood count (CBC) to detect abnormal cell counts.
2.Bone Marrow Biopsy: Extraction and analysis of bone marrow tissue.
3.Cytogenetic Testing: Examining chromosomes for genetic abnormalities cells.
Treatment
1.Chemotherapy: Drugs to destroy or control abnormal cells.
2.Stem Cell Transplant: Replacement of damaged bone marrow with healthy cells.
3.Targeted Therapy: Drugs targeting specific molecules involved in leukemia growth.
4.Immunotherapy: Enhancing the body’s immune system to fight leukemia cells.
Leukemia Overview
- Surgery Time 1-3 hours
- Stay in the country 3-6 months
- Rehabilitation 6-12 months
- Best price 50.000€150.000€
- Initial Consultation: Diagnosis and treatment planning with an oncologist.
- Pre-Surgery: Identify a suitable donor and prepare with chemotherapy or radiation.
- Surgery: Bone marrow or stem cell transplant; infusion of healthy cells.
- Post-Surgery: Hospital stay for monitoring, followed by rehabilitation.
- Final Recovery: Continued follow-up and monitoring for 6 to 12 months.
