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Leukemi
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Macanlalay Magpantay Midtimbang pasamba
What is Leukemia

Leukemia is the cancer in blood-


forming tissues. This involves
abnormal production of white blood
cells
What is Leukemia

BY PROGRESS: BY which blood ce


is affected :
• Acute Leukemia – develops • Lympocytic Leukemia
quickly and worsens rapidly

• Myelogeneous Leukemia
• Chronic Leukemia – have no
early symptoms and leads to being
undiagnosed for years.
What is Leukemia

1.) Chromosomal Abnormality


- deletion
- trisomy
- translocation
2.) Exposure to radiation and
chemicals
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What is Leukemia

Blood:
• Hematopoiesis
- red bone marrow and lymphatic tissues

• Components
- Liquid Matrix : RBCs, WBCs, Platelets
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• Fatigue/weakness/tiredness

• Pale Complexion

• Shortness of Breath

• Bruising

• Prolonged bleeding

• Susceptible to Infection

• Weight loss

• Bone pain

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