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leukemia : AML, CML, all and CLL Reviewed September 2017, Expires September 2019 Provider Information and Specifics available on our Website Unauthorized Distribution Prohibited 2017 , , , LLC By Wanda Lockwood, RN, BA, MA Purpose The purpose of this course is to define leukemia , describe current treatment, and describe the characteristics, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for the 4 primary types of leukemia : AML, CML, ALL, and CLL. Goals Upon completion of this course, the healthcare provider should be able to: Define leukemia . Discuss hematopoiesis of leukemia . Differentiate between acute and chronic forms. Describe at least 8 common symptoms of leukemia . Discuss normal and abnormal laboratory tests. Explain how to calculate the absolute neutrophil count. Discuss the implications of neutropenia. Discuss the normal platelet count and the implications of thrombocytopenia.
• Discuss acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), including characteristics, symptoms, diagnostic findings, and treatment considerations. • Discuss subtypes of ALL.
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