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This article talks about the chemical, benzene. It talks about the short term and long term affects of benzene on human health as well as the environment. It also discusses that the government regulates the level of benzene in the air and water. The facts were collected from experiments conducted by research groups and the statistics were collected from major organizations such as the Environmental Protection Agency thus are reliable. Overall, it was well researched.
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This article talks about the factors that increase the chance of a person getting leukemia. The research was collected by the American Cancer Society. The article contained a lot of details and was very useful. Overall, it was well written and researched.
What is acute lymphocytic leukemia? (n.d.). Retrieved May 23, 2015, from http://www.cancer.org/cancer/leukemia-acutelymphocyticallinadults/detailedguide/leukemia-acute-lymphocytic-what-is-all
The article talks about the different types of leukemia. It specifically talks about acute lymphocyctic leukemia and what cells it affects. It also talks about the impacts of acute lymphocyctic leukemia on the body. The facts were collected by researchers. It was very well written and very useful.
This article talks about the chemical, benzene. It talks about the short term and long term affects of benzene on human health as well as the environment. It also discusses that the government regulates the level of benzene in the air and water. The facts were collected from experiments conducted by research groups and the statistics were collected from major organizations such as the Environmental Protection Agency thus are reliable. Overall, it was well researched.
Diagnosing leukemia - Canadian Cancer Society. (n.d.). Retrieved May 23, 2015, from http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/leukemia/diagnosis/?region=on
This article talks about different tests that can be taken to diagnose leukemia. It also discusses tests that can be done to determine what stage a patient is at after he/she has been diagnosed with leukemia. The information was gathered by the Canadian Cancer Society therefore is reliable. Overall, it contained very specific details about the different tests.
Human T-cell leukemia/lymphoma virus (HTLV) - Canadian Cancer Society. (n.d.). Retrieved May 23, 2015, from http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-101/what-is-a-risk-factor/viruses-bacteria-and-other-infectious-agents/htlv/?region=on
This article talks about the Human T-cell lymphoma virus (HTLV). It discusses how people can be exposed to the virus, how it affects T-cells and therefore is a risk factor of leukemia, how people can be tested for the virus and how to prevent someone from getting the virus. The information was gathered by the Canadian Cancer Society therefore is reliable. Overall, it was well written.
Leukemia. (2014). Retrieved May 23, 2015, from http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/cancer/cancer_leukemia.html#
This article talks about the different types of leukemia. It particularly talks about acute leukemia which account for most childhood leukemias. It talks about how leukemia can emotionally affect people, specifically children and how to deal with that as a parent. The information was reviewed by a doctor therefore reliable. Overall, it was well written.
Leukemia diagnostics and treatment. (1). Retrieved May 23, 2015, from http://www.cancercenter.com/leukemia/diagnostics-and-treatments/tab/advanced-treatments/v\
This article talks about the treatments available to cure leukemia or at least reduce the symptoms. It also explains how treatments are based on the person's physical and mental strength. The information was provided by the Cancer Treatment Centers of America therefore should be reliable. Overall, it was well written.
Lifestyle changes after chronic lymphocytic leukemia. (n.d.). Retrieved May 23, 2015, from http://www.cancer.org/cancer/leukemia-chroniclymphocyticcll/overviewguide/leukemia-cll-overview-after-lifestyle-changes
This article talks about how a patient diagnosed with leukemia should prepare for their treatment by living a healthy life. It also explains what actions the patient should talk after completing their treatment to ensure that they are healthy and the cancer does not return. The information was gathered by the American Cancer Society therefore should be reliable. Overall, it was very detailed therefore very useful.
Signs and symptoms of leukemia - Canadian Cancer Society. (n.d.). Retrieved May 23, 2015, from http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/leukemia/signs-and-symptoms/?region=on
This article discuses the symptoms of leukemia. It also discusses that these symptoms can be caused by other diseases as well therefore to confirm that a patient has leukemia, he/she should do some diagnosis tests. The information was gathered by the Canadian Cancer Society therefore should be factually correct. Overall, it was well written.
What are the risk factors for acute lymphocytic leukemia? (n.d.). Retrieved May 23, 2015, from http://www.cancer.org/cancer/leukemia-acutelymphocyticallinadults/detailedguide/leukemia-acute-lymphocytic-risk-factors
This article talks about the factors that increase the chance of a person getting leukemia. The research was collected by the American Cancer Society. The article contained a lot of details and was very useful. Overall, it was well written and researched.
What is acute lymphocytic leukemia? (n.d.). Retrieved May 23, 2015, from http://www.cancer.org/cancer/leukemia-acutelymphocyticallinadults/detailedguide/leukemia-acute-lymphocytic-what-is-all
The article talks about the different types of leukemia. It specifically talks about acute lymphocyctic leukemia and what cells it affects. It also talks about the impacts of acute lymphocyctic leukemia on the body. The facts were collected by researchers. It was very well written and very useful.