Leukemia (American English) or leukaemia (British English; Greek leukos λευκός, \"white\"; aima αίμα, \"blood\") is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by an abnormal increase of blood cells, usually leukocytes (white blood cells). Leukemia is a broad term covering a spectrum of diseases. In turn, it is part of the even broader group of diseases called hematological neoplasms.
In 2000, approximately 256,000 children and adults around the world developed some form of leukemia, and 209,000 died from it.About 90% of all leukemias are diagnosed in adults.
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Bollywood Actress Shilpa Shetty Gives Birth to Baby Boy: Celebrities Take to Twitter to Wish Mother
By IBTimes UK
Bollywood actress and Celebrity Big Brother winner Shilpa Shetty has given birth to a boy, at the Hinduja Healthcare hospital in Mumbai. (May 21)
MORE TOPICS: BOLLYWOOD, HOLLYWOOD, CRICKET, LYMPHOMA, TWITTER
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By Natural News
The right food choices can greatly increase the odds of beating cancer. Fortunately, nature offers a multitude of foods which have great cancer fighting and immune boosting properties. (May 14)
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By Reuters
A new study suggests children born with a range of birth defects are at an increased risk of developing certain childhood cancers, especially during their first year of life. (May 11)
MORE TOPICS: CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK, CANCER
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By IBTimes
Vidal Sassoon's death yesterday at 84 years old brought out a startling admission among many in the Twitterverse: They didn't realize Sassoon, the iconic English-born hairdresser who has a line of hair products that bear his name, was actually a real person. (May 10)
MORE TOPICS: GOLD, TWITTER, THE NEW YORK TIMES, NEW YORK, MANAGEMENT, CANCER
Vidal Sassoon Dies at 84, Fashion And Beauty World Mourns Death of The ‘Founder of Hairdressing’
By IBTimes
Legendary hairstylist responsible for pioneering the bob haircut, Vidal Sassoon, died in his home Wednesday at age 84, prompting the fashion and beauty world to mourn the death of the man known as the "Founder of Hairdressing.". (May 09)
MORE TOPICS: THE NEW YORK TIMES, NEW YORK, LOS ANGELES, LONDON
Cancer Scam: Women Held For Faking Cancer And Looting Sympathy Gifts Worth Millions From Family, Friends; Has to Repay $13,368
By IBTimes
The New York police have arrested a woman who admitted to faking cancer for years to gain sympathy gifts and money from family, friends and donors. (Apr 26)
MORE TOPICS: COURT, NEW YORK, ATTORNEY GENERAL, LAWYER, CANCER
Angie Gomez: Texas Prom Queen Arrested For Faking Cancer To Collect $17,000 In Charity Donations
By IBTimes
Angie Gomez, a 19-year-old Texas prom queen, was arrested Friday in Horizon City after being accused of faking cancer in order to collect over $17,000 in charitable donations. Gomez began a fake charity entitled "Achieve the Dream Foundation,&qu... (Apr 24)
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Ryan O'Neal Diagnosed With Cancer Three Years After Losing His Love Fawcett To The Deadly Disease
By IBTimes
Three years after losing the love of his life due to cancer, the deadly disease has come back to hit "Love Story" star Ryan O'Neal. But this time, the actor is sure to fight it back. (Apr 16)
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By IBTimes
Watch live streaming coverage of Liverpool Vs. Aston Villa, plus read a full preview, team news and prediction. (Apr 07)
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By IBTimes UK
Chelsea finally managed to break their jinx at Villa Park by securing a convincing 4-2 victory. (Apr 01)
