Treatment of Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma
From Karen Raymaakers, former About.com Guide
To someone newly diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma, treatment options may be difficult to understand. Blood cancers can be treated in many ways - with chemotherapy, radiation, monoclonal antibodies, stem cell transplant, or a combination of these. Here is a guide to understanding lymphoma, leukemia and myeloma treatment.
Understanding the Types of Treatment
There are a number of treatment options available for patients with leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma. Here is an overview of each type of therapy.
- Treatment of Leukemia and Lymphoma
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Stem Cell Transplant
- Monoclonal Antibodies
Treatment for Lymphoma
Learn about the treatment options for the different types of lymphoma.
Treatment for Leukemia
The types of leukemia are all treated differently. Chemotherapy is the most common form of treatment, but radiotherapy and stem cell transplant also play a role.
