Myeloproliferative disorders - Diseases in which too many of certain types of blood cells are made in the bone marrow, which is the spongy tissue inside the large bones in the body. Chronic myelogenous leukemia affects the cells that are developing into white blood cells, called granulocytes. The cancer cells in Hodgkin's disease look a certain way under a microscope. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma can also occur in children and is treated differently from Hodgkins disease. Palliative care - Treatment to relieve, rather than cure, symptoms caused by cancer.
Palliative care can help people live more comfortably.
PBSC Peripheral Blood Stem Cell - Stem cells, which are located in the bone marrow and blood, are immature, undifferentiated cells that are able to reproduce themselves or differentiate in order to produce all the different sorts of cells that make up the blood and immune systems. Can be caused by certain anticancer drugs. Platelets - Special blood cells that help stop bleeding. Port - A small plastic or metal container surgically placed under the skin and attached to a central venous catheter inside the body. Blood and fluids can enter or leave the body through the port using a special needle.