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What is Radiation Sickness?
But in 1999, three workers got radiation sickness after an accident involving nuclear fuel in Japan; two of them died. Man-made sources of radiatio...
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What is a Prolactinoma?
If your doctor thinks you might have a pituitary tumor, they may order an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). If a prolactinoma is found, you may nee...
Read morePolycythemia Vera
Polycythemia vera (PV) is a blood cancer that begins in the marrow of your bones, the soft center where new blood cells grow. of coffee every day,....
Read moreNasopharyngeal Cancer
You may be sent to a doctor who specializes in these areas, called an otolaryngologist. The doctor or nurse will also feel your neck. A flexible, l...
Read moreMyelofibrosis
Myelofibrosis is a rare kind of blood cancer that starts in your marrow, a spongy tissue inside your bones that makes blood cells. The bad versions...
Read moreWhat is Mycosis Fungoides?
Sometimes a red rash is more than an annoying skin problem. However, in 10% of people, the cancer spreads to lymph nodes or other organs, which can...
Read moreRelapsed/Recurrent Multiple Myeloma
If you have multiple myeloma, there’s a good chance it will come back after successful treatment. Doctors can look for changes in your MRD over tim...
Read moreMultiple Myeloma
As multiple myeloma gets worse, the plasma cells spill out of your bone marrow and spread. After your test results come in, your doctor may want to...
Read moreWhat is Graft Versus Host Disease?
If you've had a bone marrow or stem cell transplant, you'll want to watch for signs of graft versus host disease (GVHD). A transplant of someone el...
Read moreWaldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia
If your doctor says you have Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, it means you have a rare blood cancer that usually spreads slowly. These cancer cells...
Read moreUnderstanding Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma -- The Basics
The differences in these two types of lymphoma are certain unique characteristics of the different lymphoma cells. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is further ...
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