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hairy-cell leukemia |
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hairy-cell leukemia Etymology: AS, haer + L, cella, storeroom; Gk, leukos, white, haima, blood an uncommon neoplasm of blood-forming tissues, characterized by pancytopenia, enlargement of the spleen, and many fine projections on the surface of reticulum cells in the blood and bone marrow. The disease occurs six times more frequently in men than in women and usually appears in the fifth decade with an insidious onset and a variable course marked by anemia, thrombocytopenia, and spontaneous bruising. Some cases may achieve long-term remission through alpha-interferon administration or chemotherapy using vincristine and prednisone. Also called leukemic reticuloendotheliosis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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They tell the story of John Moore, a Seattle businessman, who fell ill with hairy-cell leukemia and went to a specialist at the UCLA School of Medicine. Cladribine (2-CdA, commonly known by its brand name Leustatin) is also already in use to treat hairy-cell leukemia. Carson's hard work paid off in a drug called cladribine, which offers people with hairy-cell leukemia the promise of a longer life. |
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