A thorough overview of the four main types of leukemia (acute and chronic myeloid, acute lymphoblastic and chronic lymphocytic), with superb explanatory illustrations. Covering all aspects of the disease, from a detailed description of hematopoiesis and what goes wrong in leukemia, through the tests and interventions, to the management of emergency complications, this highly readable primer is the ideal resource for primary care providers, specialist nurses and oncology/hematology trainees wanting to know more.

• Fast Facts: Leukemia 2
• Title page 3
• Table of contents 5
• List of abbreviations 6
• Glossary 7
• Introduction 10
• CHAPTER 1: Understanding blood and its components 11
• CHAPTER 2: What is leukemia? 19
• CHAPTER 3: Epidemiology, etiology and risk factors 38
• CHAPTER 4: Diagnosis 49
• CHAPTER 5: Staging and general management 74
• CHAPTER 6: Supportive care 95
• CHAPTER 7: Emergencies in leukemia 112
• Useful resources 122
• Index 123