Leukemia: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Leukemia, a hematologic malignancy, arises from hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) in the bone marrow. To understand this complex disease, it’s essential to delve into the world of hematopoiesis and what goes awry in leukemia.

Hematopoiesis and Leukemia: What’s the Connection?

Hematopoiesis is the process by which the body produces blood cells. In leukemia, this process is disrupted, leading to the uncontrolled growth and accumulation of abnormal white blood cells in the bone marrow and blood.

The Rising Incidence and Prevalence of Leukemia

Despite the increasing incidence and prevalence of leukemia worldwide, survival rates are also on the rise. However, the disease and its treatment continue to pose complex challenges for healthcare professionals.

Understanding the Four Most Common Subtypes of Leukemia

This concise guide covers all aspects of the four most common subtypes of leukemia, including their causes, risk factors, diagnostic tests, and treatment options. With a deeper understanding of the molecular landscape, therapeutic options are becoming more personalized, offering new hope for patients.

A Comprehensive Resource for Healthcare Professionals

Designed as a primer for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, primary care providers, oncology nurses, hematology/oncology trainees, and pharmacists, this resource provides a thorough understanding of the pathology and genetic basis of leukemia, treatment options, and effective approaches to emergency and supportive care.

What You’ll Learn

• Understanding blood and its components
• The causes and risk factors for each subtype of leukemia
• The initial and confirmatory diagnostic tests
• The latest treatment options, including personalized therapies
• Supportive care and emergency management strategies

About the Book

‘Fast Facts: Leukemia’ is a revised and updated second edition, published by S. Karger Publishing in February 2022. This 136-page paperback is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to improve their understanding and management of leukemia. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the disease, making it an essential read for anyone involved in the care of patients with leukemia.