Leukemia is a broad term covering a spectrum of cancer of the blood or bone marrow and is characterized by an abnormal production, or multiplication of blood cells, usually white blood cells (leukocytes). Web sites found here contain information pertaining to leukemia, including testing, diagnoses, treatments, and prognoses.
Recommended Resources
Blood and Marrow Transplant Network
The Blood and Marrow Transplant Information Network is a non-profit organization that serves as an invaluable resource to bone marrow donors and recipients.
http://www.bmtinfonet.org
The Leukemia Research Foundation is a medical research organization that seeks to fund research into a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myelodysplastic syndromes. You can also find information on the research grants the foundation has provided. You cana lso find out about clinical trials about new treatments.
http://www.leukemia-research.org
MedicineNet.com offers comprehensive information about leukemia, its causes, and symptoms, as well as the different types of leukemia, their diagnoses, and treatments.
http://www.medicinenet.com/leukemia/article.htm
The MPD foundation is an organization that seeks to promote medical research into myeloproliferative disorders. The Foundation also provides research grants to promote research to treat these disorders. The Foundation also conducts clinical trials into various medical conditions.
http://www.mpdfoundation.org
