Leukemia - resources

Resources - leukemia

The following organizations provide information on the different types of leukemia:

American Cancer Society -- www.cancer.org/cancer/leukemia.html
Cancer Care -- www.cancercare.org/
Leukemia Research Foundation -- leukemiarf.org/leukemia/
National Cancer Institute -- www.cancer.gov/types/leukemia
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society -- www.lls.org/
US National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus -- medlineplus.gov/leukemia.html

Immune system structures - illustration
The immune system protects the body from potentially harmful substances. The inflammatory response (inflammation) is part of innate immunity. It occurs when tissues are injured by bacteria, trauma, toxins, heat or any other cause.
Immune system structures
illustration

Immune system structures - illustration
The immune system protects the body from potentially harmful substances. The inflammatory response (inflammation) is part of innate immunity. It occurs when tissues are injured by bacteria, trauma, toxins, heat or any other cause.
Immune system structures
illustration

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Review Date: 11/12/2022

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