Leukemia Overview

Alternative and Integrative Therapies for Lukemia

Although there are few studies to support the use of integrative therapies in leukemia, many of the following therapies have been reported useful in the management of cancer in general.Strong Scientific Evidence:Vitamin A: Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, which is derived from two sources: preformed retinoids and provitamin carotenoids.

Causes and Risk Factors of Lukemia

Age: Approximately 60-70% of leukemia cases occur in individuals who are older than 50. The most common form of leukemia among children under 19 years of age is ALL. The incidence of ALL among one to four-year-old children is more than 9 times greater than the rate for young adults ages 20-24.Gender: Incidence rates for all types of leukemia are higher among males than among females.

Types of Lukemia

Leukemia is divided into four categories. It can be myelogenous or lymphocytic and acute (fast growing) or chronic (slow growing). Acute leukemia is fast-growing and can overrun the body within a few weeks or months. By contrast, chronic leukemia is slow-growing and progressively worsens over years. The terms myelogenous or lymphocytic denote which type of while blood cell is involved.

Medicinal Mushrooms - The Most Potent Cancer Fighter

Medicinal mushrooms are known to be the most potent immune boosters and cancer fighters. These mushrooms contain beta glucans, anti-tumor agents, anti-viral agents, and immune enhancers, in addition to vitamins B1 and B2, niacin, iron, and calcium.