The marrow is sometimes treated in order to remove any cancer cells. It is the most common form of childhood leukemia. It is more resistant to treatment than other forms of leukemia. It is more common in people over 25 years of age, but can occur in children. A term describing the absolute number of total white blood cells that are neutrophils or bands.
Neutrophils are the body's first line of defense against infection.
Side effects may include fever and chills, joint pain, headache, lower blood pressure or increased pulse for a few hours, decreased platelet count or allergic reactions such as hives or shortness of breath. A procedure in which a patient's bone marrow is destroyed by chemotherapy or radiotherapy and replaced with new bone marrow from a donor or self. A series of tests to examine components of the blood. The tests are useful in diagnosing certain health problems and in following the results of treatment. A malignant disorder involving a progressive accumulation of small, mature-appearing lymphocytes in blood, superficial lymph nodes, spleen and bone marrow.