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Leukemia
 Websites presented in alphabetical order CancerNews: Directory 
 A collection of sites about breast, prostate, lung, leukemia, gynecologic, skin, and other cancers, as well as AIDS, general news, research, and support groups. From Cancer News on the Net, "dedicated to bringing patients and their families the latest news and information on cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention." http://www.cancernews.com/directory/default.asp?LinksCategoriesID=26&LinksSubCategoriesID=34 Topics: Cancer, Senior Health, The Human Body Last updated May 23, 2005 The Health Consequences of Smoking: A Report of the Surgeon General
Full text of the May 2004 report from U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona on smoking and health, which reveals "for the first time that smoking causes diseases in nearly every organ of the body. ... [It] finds that cigarette smoking is conclusively linked to diseases such as leukemia, cataracts, pneumonia and cancers of the cervix, kidney, pancreas and stomach." Includes links to related government resources on smoking. http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/smokingconsequences/ Topics: Cancer, Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type, Plants by Name Last updated Jun 2, 2004 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Features information about leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers as well as treatment and clinical trials. Includes medical news; patient services; and information about the organization, including volunteer opportunities and how to find your local chapter. Searchable. http://www.leukemia.org/hm_lls Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated May 29, 2005 The Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation
"MDS, or myelodysplastic syndromes, is a collection of disorders in which the bone marrow does not produce enough blood cells. ... MDS is not considered a cancer. However, some forms of MDS can progress to acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a type of cancer." The site for this "international organization devoted to the prevention, treatment, and study of the myelodysplastic syndromes" features a FAQ, information for patients, lists of international trials, and links to related sites. http://www.mds-foundation.org Topics: Cancer, Diseases & Conditions Last updated Jan 3, 2005 |
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