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Leukemia
Tests and diagnosis
- Biopsy: Types of biopsy procedures used to diagnose cancer Biopsy procedures, including needle biopsy and bone marrow biopsy, are used to diagnose cancer.
- Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration — Overview covers definition, risks, results of these procedures.
- Complete blood count (CBC) Complete blood count (CBC) — Overview covers definition, preparation, results of this common blood test.
- Hematocrit test Hematocrit test — Overview covers definition, results of a test to measure red blood cell concentration.
Treatments and drugs
- Stem cell transplant Stem cell transplant — Overview covers definition, risks, results of procedure to replenish stem cells.
- Chemotherapy Chemotherapy — Overview covers definition, risks, what to expect during cancer chemotherapy treatment.
- Stem cells: What they are and what they do Stem cells FAQs — Covers stem cell types, including natural and bioengineered stem cells, uses and ethical issues.
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