Abstract
Hairy cell leukemia is different from most other hematologic malignancies because it is so rare. Patient concerns include finding a knowledgeable physician, confirming the diagnosis at the initial presentation, coping with treatment side effects and monitoring for potential relapse of this chronic disease.
Keywords:
Hairy cell leukemia; Leukemia; Patient.
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MeSH terms
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Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
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B-Lymphocytes / drug effects
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B-Lymphocytes / pathology
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Clinical Competence
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Disease Management
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Humans
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Leukemia, Hairy Cell / diagnosis
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Leukemia, Hairy Cell / drug therapy
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Leukemia, Hairy Cell / pathology
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Leukemia, Hairy Cell / psychology*
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Physician-Patient Relations*
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Quality of Life / psychology*
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Recurrence
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Remission Induction
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Splenomegaly / diagnosis
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Splenomegaly / drug therapy
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Splenomegaly / pathology
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Splenomegaly / psychology*