Whats the prognosis for someone with Hairy Cell Leukemia?
My friend just called me today saying that the doctor told her that she has Hairy Cell Leukemia. What can i do to help her? Whats her prognosis?
She is only 18
She is probably lying to me. Thats typical of her. :(
- Spreedog
I have never heard of Hairy Cell Leukemia in an 18 year old, and I saw leukemia patients for 20 years. Below is an excerpt from a Mayo Clinic Review.
From http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hairy-cell-leukemia/DS00673
"Somewhere between 600 and 800 people are diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia each year in the United States. Hairy cell leukemia affects more men than women, and it occurs most commonly in middle-aged or older adults. Children and teenagers don't get hairy cell leukemia."
You might double check the facts in this case.
If she does truly have Hairy Cell Leukemia - the Mayo Clinic Review should help explain the disease for you. Also, here is an NCI review http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/hairy-cell-leukemia/patient/
And one more http://www.scumdoctor.com/disease-prevention/incurable-diseases/hairy-cell-leukemia/Prognosis-For-Hairy-Cell-Leukemia.html
Leukemia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatment of this blood-related cancer.
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