What is Acute lymphocytic leukemia?

It is an oncological condition of the bone marrow blood cells that causes the uncontrolled production of abnormal cells that affect the lymphocytes or white blood cells, transforming them into lymphoblasts, which are immature lymphocytes with leukemia. It is one of the most common oncological diseases in infants.

Despite developing rapidly, there are high chances of cure if it is detected and treated promptly, contrary to the case of adults who suffer from it.

The genetic mutation that promotes the appearance of acute lymphocytic leukemia has not been precisely identified and its origin is unknown, but a series of potential risks for developing it have been identified, such as:

Having received chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Being exposed to high radioactive levels.
Genetic abnormalities such as Down syndrome and others.

Signs and symptoms Acute lymphocytic leukemia

High fever.
Recurrent infections.
Bleeding gums
Aching bones.
Trouble breathing.
Tiredness and weakness.
Nosebleeds.
Swollen lymph nodes.
Paleness.

If you or your child experiences similar symptoms, you should see your doctor for an accurate diagnosis and start immediate treatment.

Diagnosis and treatment Acute lymphocytic leukemia

Once your doctor analyzes your symptoms and clinical history, they will perform a physical examination and request the following tests to confirm the diagnosis:

Blood tests.
Lumbar puncture.
Bone marrow biopsy.
X-rays.
Computed tomography.
Ultrasound.

The treatment plan indicated for acute lymphocytic leukemia offers various therapeutic possibilities:

Chemotherapy Combinations of various drugs are used to kill cancer cells.
Radiotherapy: It destroys cancer cells through radiation.
Bone marrow transplant: replacement of abnormal cellular material with healthy material.
Targeted therapy: Uses drugs created to correct specific cellular disorders.

Our Cancer Center offers chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments at the level of the best medical centers in the world through a comprehensive care model for cancer patients.

Related centers and departments

Cancer Center
High Specialty Surgery Center
Radiology and Molecular Imaging
Clinical Laboratory

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Comparison of COVID-19 vaccines

Pfizer-
BioNTech

Pfizer-BioNTech

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Vaccine type: mRNA
Effectiveness: 95% after the second dose in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.

No Does not contain egg, latex, or preservatives.

How many doses are needed?
Two doses are needed, at least 21 days apart (or up to six weeks apart, if necessary).

Who should or shouldn’t get the vaccine?
People who should receive the vaccine are those over 16 years old.
People who should not receive the vaccine are those who have a history of anaphylactic shock (severe allergy) or who are allergic to any component of this vaccine such as polyethylene glycol (PEG) or polysorbate.

What are the possible side effects of the vaccine?
Pain where the injection was given, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, fever, nausea, malaise, and swollen lymph nodes.

How long will it take for me to be protected and what does it protect me from?
After 14 days of having the complete scheme (after the administration of the 2nd dose), the protection period is still under study. It protects us from serious COVID-19 or requiring hospitalization.

Moderna

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Vaccine type: mRNA
Effectiveness: 94.5% after the second dose in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.

Does not contain egg, latex, or preservatives.

How many doses are needed?
Two doses are needed, at least 28 days apart (or up to six weeks apart, if necessary).

Who should or shouldn’t get the vaccine?
People who should receive the vaccine are those over 18 years old.
People who should not receive the vaccine are those who have a history of anaphylactic shock (severe allergy) or who are allergic to any component of this vaccine.

What are the possible side effects of the vaccine?
Pain where the injection was given, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, fever, nausea, and swollen lymph nodes in the arm in which you received the injection.

Janssen/
Johnson
& Johnson

Janssen/ Johnson & Johnson

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Vector-based vaccine.
Effectiveness: 72.0% in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.
85% in the prevention of severe COVID-19.

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How many doses are needed?
Only one dose in needed.

What are the possible side effects of the vaccine?
Pain where the injection was given, headache, fatigue, muscle pain, chills, fever, and nausea.

How long will it take for me to be protected and what does it protect me from?
After 28 days of having the complete scheme (the last dose applied), the protection period is still under study. It protects us from 85% serious COVID-19 or requiring hospitalization.

AstraZeneca
and
Oxford
University

AstraZeneca and Oxford University

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Adenovirus vector-based vaccine.
Effectiveness: 82% after the second dose in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.

How many doses are needed?
Two doses are needed, at least 56 days apart (or up to 84 days apart, if necessary).

What are the possible side effects of the vaccine?
Pain where the injection was given, fatigue, headache, myalgia, arthralgia, and fever, which were mild to moderate in intensity and disappeared within 48 hours of vaccination.

Sputnik V

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Adenovirus vector-based vaccine.
Effectiveness: 92% after the second dose in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.

How many doses are needed?
Two doses are needed, at least 21 days apart (or up to six weeks apart, if necessary).

What is Acute lymphocytic leukemia?

Signs and symptoms Acute lymphocytic leukemia

Diagnosis and treatment Acute lymphocytic leukemia

Related centers and departments

Fuentes:

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