1.What are the early symptoms of leukemia?
Early symptoms of leukemia include persistent fever or recurrent infections, pallor and fatigue, skin petechiae/ecchymoses and nosebleeds, bone and joint pain, lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly, and unexplained weight loss.
2.What are the types of leukemia?
Leukemia is classified into acute and chronic forms based on the disease course.Acute leukemia includes acute lymphoblastic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia; both have a rapid onset and progression.
3.What are the main treatment methods for leukemia?
Chemotherapy is the cornerstone of leukemia treatment, utilizing combination drug therapy to kill leukemia cells.Targeted therapies, such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors, are used for patients with specific genetic abnormalities.
4.What is minimally invasive treatment for leukemia?
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation restores blood-forming function via intravenous stem cell infusion and does not require open abdominal surgery.Targeted drugs and immunotherapies are administered intravenously or orally.
5.What are the targeted therapies for leukemia?
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors, such as imatinib, are highly effective for chronic myeloid leukemia.Acute promyelocytic leukemia is treated with all-trans retinoic acid and arsenic agents.
6.What is hematopoietic stem cell transplantation?
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation eliminates leukemia cells through high-dose chemotherapy or radiotherapy, followed by the infusion of healthy hematopoietic stem cells to restore normal blood cell production.Autologous transplantation uses the patient's own stem cells.
7.What should leukemia patients pay attention to in their daily lives?
Maintain personal hygiene during treatment to prevent infection and avoid crowded places.Keep the mouth clean and use a soft-bristled toothbrush.Ensure food hygiene and avoid raw or cold foods.
