Results for tag: "Leukemia"

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It is a form of hematological malignancy, which is a cancer of the blood-forming cells. Leukemia is characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the body, which can interfere with the normal functioning of the blood and bone marrow. Symptoms of leukemia can include fatigue, fever, anemia, and an enlarged spleen. Treatment for leukemia typically involves chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or stem cell transplantation. There are several companies that are involved in the Leukemia market. These include pharmaceutical companies such as Novartis, Celgene, and Bristol-Myers Squibb, as well as biotechnology companies such as Gilead Sciences and Amgen. Additionally, there are a number of research organizations and academic institutions that are actively researching new treatments for leukemia. Show Less Read more