Blood Cancer Directory
Blood cancers affect the production and function of blood cells. Most of these cancers start in bone marrow, where blood is made. The most common types of blood cancer are leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Leukemia is a kind of cancer that affects white blood cells. Lymphoma is cancer that affects your lymphatic system, which produces cells that are a part of your immune system and help fight infection. Myeloma is a kind of cancer that impacts the plasma cells in the blood. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of common and rare blood cancers, what causes them, how they are treated, and much more.
Medical Reference
Symptoms of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Information on the symptoms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
WebMD explains the diagnosis and treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma.
Symptoms of Leukemia
Information on the symptoms of leukemia.
The Basics of Hodgkin Lymphoma
WebMD explains the basics of Hodgkin lymphoma.
Features
New Treatments for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
The rate of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has nearly doubled since the 1970s, but advances in treatments are offering new hope.
Evan Handler on Life After Cancer
'Sex and the City' actor Evan Handler talks about how he manages career, emotions, self-care -- and a new baby -- after leukemia.
Diana Krall fundraises for leukemia
Diana Krall heads up a star-studded charity event aimed at raising money for leukemia research.
Advanced Phases of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Learn about the symptoms and treatment of advanced phases of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), also known as chronic myeloid leukemia.
Slideshows & Images
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Phases and Treatment
See what to expect with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), also known as chronic myeloid leukemia, and learn how it's treated. .
Understanding Stem Cell Transplants for Blood Cancers
Interested in cancer treatment? See how stem cell transplants can be used to treat blood cancers like multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Slideshow: Understanding Stem Cell Transplants for Blood Cancers