Leukemia - Eosinophilic: Stages

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ON THIS PAGE: You will learn about how doctors usually describe the growth or spread of most cancers, called the stage, and how this differs for eosinophilic leukemia. Use the menu to see other pages.

Generally, staging is a way of describing where a cancer is located, if or where it has spread, and whether it is affecting other parts of the body. Unlike most solid tumors, eosinophilic leukemia does not have a formal staging system. However, doctors still use diagnostic tests, such as those discussed in the Diagnosis section, to evaluate eosinophilic leukemia to help decide what kind of treatment is best and predict your prognosis, which is the chance of recovery.

Regular blood tests are the main ways to monitor a person’s recovery from eosinophilic leukemia, including any symptoms related to the disease and the number of immature cells in the bone marrow. Talk with your doctor for more details on how your specific type of leukemia will be evaluated.

Information about the leukemia will help the doctor recommend a specific treatment plan. The next section in this guide is Treatment Options. You may use the menu to choose a different section to read in this guide.