How would different types of leukemia be diagnosed or detected?

Answer 1

The following should provide you with an indepth and explanation of the diagnosis of leukemia.

Answer 2

Leukemia may be suspected if a person presents with any combination of the symptoms above. A complete blood count (CBC) blood test may further increase the doctor’s concern. The CBC may show abnormally high or abnormally low white blood cell counts. In addition, there may be abnormalities of the red blood cells or platelets. In some cases, there may be blasts (immature white blood cells) present in the CBC.

In most cases, the diagnosis of leukemia is confirmed by a bone marrow biopsy. Pathologists (doctors who look at tissue under the microscope) and hematologists (doctors specializing in blood diseases) will analyze the bone marrow and determine which type of cell has become cancerous and whether the leukemia is acute or chronic. In many cases, cytogenetic studies (studies of the genetic material in cells) may be done to provide additional information about the leukemia that will help the doctors determine the best treatments.

Leukemia is not staged numerically (I, II, III, or IV), the way many other cancers are staged, with the exception of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Rather, its classification as acute or chronic will give some indication as to the seriousness of the disease. In addition, various prognostic factors, such as the blood counts, cytogenetics and persons general health will help to guide treatment decisions.-

Answer 3

By investigation of the cells involved. Leukemia and Lymphoma are both diagnosed by biopsy or investigation of the involved cells, and then radiographically to check for involvement of organs.

Answer 4

blood test

Answer 5

this sight is related to your inquiry. have a look.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leukimia

Answer 6

bone marrow testing...