Leukemia

Cattle Virus That Causes Leukemia Triples Breast Cancer Risk In Women

By Peter R - Sep 17, 2015 02:29 PM EDT

The Bovine Leukemia Virus can spread to humans through infected milk, meat and blood. However the study does not establish if the virus itself causes breast cancer.

Indoor Pesticide Use Increases Blood Cancer Risk In Children, Study Warns

By Peter R - Sep 15, 2015 02:48 PM EDT

The study claims indoor pesticide use increases risk of lymphoma by 43 percent and leukemia by 47 percent.

Ohio to Outlaw Abortion of Fetuses with Down Syndrome

By Dustin Braden - Aug 23, 2015 02:56 PM EDT

Lawmakers in Ohio are set to vote on a bill that would outlaw abortions if the the motivation is to avoid having a baby that has Down Syndrome as states continue to try and limit access to abortion throughout the country.

Yes Bassist Chris Squire Peacefully Passed Away At 67 Of Leukemia

By Maria Slither - Jun 29, 2015 09:39 AM EDT

Musician Chris Squire passed away because of leukemia.

Avocado Fats Could Treat Blood Cancers

By Peter R - Jun 18, 2015 02:13 AM EDT

The extract Avocatin B showed high potency in killing AML cancer stem cells without damaging healthy cells.

Announcer Craig Sager Returns to the NBA Sideline after Battling Leukemia

By Cheri Cheng - Mar 06, 2015 10:49 AM EST

Craig Sager made his return to the sidelines in Thursday night's Chicago Bulls versus Oklahoma City Thunder game after an 11-month battle against leukemia.

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