Leukemia

Nicholas Bakalar, Leukemia, 1899 (June 4, 2012):

Leukemia, a malignant cancer of the blood, was first described in 1845 by Dr. Rudolf Virchow, a German politician whose wide-ranging interests led him to significant discoveries in cell biology, pathology and anthropology. Although Dr. Virchow’s name appeared often in The New York Times, mostly in the late 19th century, his discovery of leukemia was not mentioned until Feb. 22, 1970, in an article by Dr. Lawrence K. Altman.
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Today, more than 100 years after the first mention of the disease in The Times, treatment is complex, involving the skills of many specialists — hematologists, medical and radiation oncologists, pediatric leukemia specialists, nurses and dietitians. The many types of leukemia can be successfully treated, and sometimes cured, with chemotherapy, stem cell transplants and biological therapies that enhance the body’s immune system.

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