Leukemia In America there is a growing concern with the development of Cancer. Over one million Americans are diagnosed with different kinds of cancer each year. One of the most well known kinds of cancer is leukemia. Every year, almost 27,000 adults and more than 2,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with leukemia,(American Cancer Society Facts and Figures) a very devastating disease. There is much more to leukemia than just the disease itself. Understanding …showed first 75 words of 1326 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1326 total…involves several steps. Looking at an overview of the disease helps identify the types and different facts about the disease. Becoming aware of the symptoms allows a patient to see the diagnosable signs and different causes. Learning about different treatment plans such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and alternative medicine helps the patient narrow the options to the treatment that fits their form of the disease. Overall understanding the disease is the key to conquering it.