Health News Archives

Arzerra Approved for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Affects some 16,000 people annually

Mother’s Cancer Can Pass to Fetus
Genetic analysis is first proof this rare phenomenon occurs, scientists say

Many Childhood Cancer Survivors Never Marry
Certain forms of disease, treatment linked to greater likelihood of remaining single, study finds

Leukemia Drug in High Dose Helps Survival
Two trials find daunorubicin benefits certain subsets of patients

Leukemia Cells May Hide in Fat Tissue
Finding explains why obese children have higher relapse rates, researchers say

Treating Childhood Leukemia With Fewer Side Effects
Dutch researchers skip radiation treatments, some chemo but add corticosteroid

Steady Improvements Seen for Young Blood Cancer Patients
Survival has significantly increased, research shows

Treatment May Limit Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Problem in stem-cell transplants is common when donor, recipient are not related

Exercise May Help in Leukemia Recovery
Small study finds physical activity reduces depression and fatigue

Cancer Deaths Declining, Especially Among Young
Advances in treatment, prevention and detection behind progress, study finds