This learning program is designed to introduce you to common hematological malignancies. It covers the main types of leukemia and lymphoma, as well as multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes. You will learn about the epidemiology, pathology, symptoms and diagnosis, and available treatment options for each of these cancer types.
Upon completion of this learning program, you will be able to::
List the common hematological malignancies.
Recall the epidemiology of common hematological malignancies.
Describe the pathology of common hematological malignancies.
Recall the symptoms of common hematological malignancies.
Outline the different diagnoses of common hematological malignancies.
Describe the treatment options of common hematological malignancies.
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Introduction
Learning Objectives
HEMATOLOGICAL MALIGNANCIES
Overview
Overview (Continued)
Common Hematological Malignancies
Popup: Leukemia
Popup: Lymphoma
Popup: Multiple myeloma
Popup: Myelodysplastic syndromes
Side note: Did you know?
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LEUKEMIA OF THE LYMPHOID LINEAGE
Epidemiology
Popup: Worldwide incidence rate
Popup: US incidence rate
Popup: Risk factors
ALL: Pathology
Animated popup: The formation of the Philadelphia chromosome
ALL: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Animated popup: Multiplication of malignant lymphoblasts
Popup: Complete blood count
Popup: Bone marrow biopsy
Popup: Cytochemistry
Popup: Flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry
Popup: Cytogenetic tests
ALL: Treatment options
Popup: Chemotherapy
Popup: Targeted therapy
Popup: Stem cell transplantation
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CLL: Pathology
CLL: Pathology (Continued)
CLL: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Popup: More about CLL symptoms
Popup: Complete blood count
Popup: Bone marrow biopsy
Popup: Flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry
CLL: Treatment Options
Popup: Chemotherapy
Popup: Monoclonal antibodies
Popup: Stem cell transplantation
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LEUKEMIA OF THE MYELOID LINEAGE
Overview
Popup: Worldwide incidence rate
Popup: US incidence rate
Popup: Risk factors
AML: Pathology
AML: Pathology (Continued)
AML: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Popup: Complete blood count
Popup: Bone marrow biopsy
Popup: Cytochemistry
Popup: Flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry
Popup: Cytogenetic tests
AML: Treatment Options
Popup: Other chemotherapy drugs
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CML: Pathology
Popup: The 3 phases of CML
CML: Pathology (Continued)
CML: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Popup: Complete blood count
Popup: Bone marrow biopsy
Popup: Cytogenetic tests
CML: Treatment Options
CML: Treatment Options (Continued)
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LYMPHOMA
Overview
Popup: Worldwide incidence rate
Popup: US incidence rate
Popup: Risk factors
Hodgkin Lymphoma: Pathology
Hodgkin Lymphoma: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Popup: Lymph node biopsy
Popup: Immunohistochemistry
Hodgkin Lymphoma: Treatment Options
Popup: Chemotherapy
Popup: Monoclonal antibodies
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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Pathology
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Pathology (Continued)
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Popup: Other symptoms of NHL
Popup: Differential diagnosis
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Treatment Options
Popup: Chemotherapy
Popup: Immunotherapy
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MULTIPLE MYELOMA
Epidemiology
Popup: Worldwide incidence rate
Popup: US incidence rate
Popup: Risk factors
Multiple Myeloma: Pathology
Multiple Myeloma: Pathology (Continued)
Multiple Myeloma: Symptoms
Multiple Myeloma: Symptoms (Continued)
Multiple Myeloma: Symptoms (Continued)
Multiple Myeloma: Diagnosis
Popup: Complete blood count
Popup: Electrophoresis
Popup: Bone marrow biopsy
Popup: Cytogenetic tests
Popup: Radiography and magnetic resonance imagery
Multiple Myeloma: Treatment Options
Multiple Myeloma: Treatment Options (Continued)
Popup: Chemotherapeutic agents
Popup: Corticosteroids and immunomodulating agents
Popup: Interferon and proteasome inhibitors
Popup: Bisphosphonates
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MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES
Overview
Popup: US incidence rate
Popup: Risk factors
Myelodysplastic Syndromes: Pathology, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
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