Leukemia Specialists in Karnataka
Leukemia is cancer of the blood or bone marrow, characterized by an abnormal production of blood cells — usually white blood cells. Types include acute lymphocy…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does CML respond so well to a specific pill like imatinib?
CML cells carry a distinctive genetic abnormality called the Philadelphia chromosome that produces an abnormal protein driving cell growth, and imatinib and related drugs specifically block this protein, turning CML into a manageable chronic condition for many patients.
Is CAR-T cell therapy available for all leukemia types?
CAR-T cell therapy, which reprograms a patient's own immune cells to attack cancer, is currently used mainly for relapsed or refractory ALL and certain lymphomas, and is an evolving option best discussed with a hematologist about eligibility.
What symptoms should prompt a leukemia blood test?
Persistent unexplained fatigue, frequent infections, easy bruising or bleeding, tiny red spots on the skin, and unexplained weight loss together warrant a complete blood count to check for leukemia.
Does leukemia only affect children?
No, while ALL is the most common childhood cancer, AML, CLL, and CML are more frequently diagnosed in adults, with CLL in particular being a disease of older age.
Can stem cell transplant cure leukemia?
Yes, for eligible patients, particularly those with high-risk or relapsed disease, a stem cell transplant can replace the diseased bone marrow with healthy donor cells and offer a potential cure.