Types of Leukemia The four most common types of leukemia are listed here:

Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) – The cancer begins in immature granulocytic blood cells and progressesvery quickly. This type occurs in both adults and children. It is sometimes called acute myelocytic leukemia, acutemyeloid leukemia, acute granulocytic leukemia, or acute nonlymphocytic leukemia.

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) – The cancer begins in immature lymphocytic blood cells and progresses very quickly. This is the most common form of childhood leukemia and is highly curable in children. When itaffects adults, it is an aggressive disease. It is sometimes called acute lymphocytic anemia or acute lymphoidanemia. Read the rest of this entry »

1. Limit yourself to two or three alcoholic drinks a week

A recent study showed the link between drinking and breast cancer was especially strong in the 70% of tumors known as hormone-sensitive. Alcohol, consumed even in small amounts, is believed to increase the risk of breast cancer. Most doctors recommend cutting back on wine, beer, and hard liquor. Read the rest of this entry »