Ch 16: Blood Cancers Lesson Plans
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Weekly Syllabus
Below is a sample breakdown of the Blood Cancers chapter into a 5-day school week. Based on the pace of your course, you may need to adapt the lesson plan to fit your needs.
Day | Topics | Key Terms and Concepts Covered |
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Monday | Leukopenia | Causes of leukopenia and its signs, neutropenia and lymphopenia |
Tuesday | Leukocytosis | Causes of leukocytosis, along with types such as neutrophilia and basophilia |
Wednesday | Types of leukemia Symptoms and treatments of leukemia | Types of leukemia, including acute and chronic lymphocytic and acute and chronic myelogenous Indicators of leukemia, common treatments for leukemia |
Thursday | Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma | Definition, symptoms, location and treatments |
Friday | Multiple myeloma | What cells are involved, tests for multiple myeloma, treatment options |

1. What is Leukopenia? - Causes & Types
Leukopenia is a condition concerning the decrease of white blood cells or leukocytes, the cells that help fight infection and other diseases. Learn about the definition of leukopenia, the five types of leukopenia, and the causes of this condition.

2. What is Leukocytosis? - Causes & Types
Leukocytosis occurs when white blood cells increase in number. Learn about the types of white blood cells (leukocytes), the causes of leukocytosis, and the types of leukocytosis.

3. Leukemia: Location and Types
Leukemia is cancer of the blood and bone marrow that causes abnormal production of white blood cells, and this condition has different classifications depending on the location of the cancer. Learn about the different types of leukemia and the cells associated with cancer, and understand the difference between the main types of leukemia.

4. Leukemia: Signs and Potential Treatments
Leukemia is a type of cancer that attacks the body's bone marrow and other blood-producing tissues and limits the immune system's potential to fight off infection. Learn about the signs and symptoms of leukemia, such as fever, weakness, and fatigue, and explore treatments, including radiation therapy, bone marrow transplantation, biological therapies, and immunotherapies.

5. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Definition, Location, Signs & Treatments
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a cancer that begins in the lymphatic system and has many different symptoms and treatments. In this lesson, learn about the different areas where the cancer can form, what its symptoms are, and how those areas are treated.

6. Multiple Myeloma: Cells Involved, Tests, and Treatments
Multiple myeloma is a cancer that attacks plasma cells in bone marrow, reducing the body's ability to fight infections. Learn about multiple myeloma, including the cells involved, tests, and treatments. Explore related conditions and understand which symptoms indicate multiple myeloma.
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