Cancer continued from page three Aims to raise awareness
The article explains chronic leukemia as a slow growing cancer that often shows no symptoms and may not require treatment. It notes that many cases are found via routine lab work and emphasizes the value of annual physicals to assess leukemia risk, especially for those over 65 or with prior cancer treatments.
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Overview From LMH Health Cancer Center
Oncologist Dr. Jodi Palmer explains that a leukemia diagnosis is not a death sentence and highlights the role of genetic markers, family history, and personalized testing to determine therapy. She notes five year survival for chronic leukemia exceeds 90 percent, while acute leukemia is about 65 percent, and outlines treatment options including targeted therapy, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and bone marrow transplant referrals. The article also covers lymphoma, its lymphatic origin, cell types like T and B cells, and treatment approaches ranging from oral therapy to IV antibodies and chemotherapy, emphasizing individualized care and quality of life at LMH Health Cancer Center.
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U.S. deaths rise in 2023 as pandemic effects fade
New CDC data show COVID 19 could rank ninth or tenth among leading causes of death in 2023 while overdose deaths and self harm remain high. Life expectancy lingers below many peers. gains varied by race and ethnicity with large rebounds among Hispanic and Native groups and smaller gains among whites.
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