What is

Leukemia?
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oLeukemia is a cancer of the blood,
characterized by the rapid growth of
abnormal blood cells. This uncontrolled
growth takes place in your bone
marrow, where most of your body’s
blood is made. Leukemia cells are
usually immature (still developing or
mutating) white blood cells.
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oLeukemia usually involves the white blood
cells. Your white blood cells are potent
infection fighters — they normally grow
and divide in an orderly way, as your body
needs them. But in people with leukemia,
the bone marrow produces an excessive
amount of abnormal white blood cells,
which don't function properly.
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Classifications of Leukemia:

o Acute Leukemia - The leukemia cells divide

rapidly and the disease progresses quickly. If you
have acute leukemia, you’ll feel sick within
weeks of the leukemia cells forming. Acute
leukemia is life-threatening and requires
immediate initiation of therapy. Acute leukemia
is the most common cancer in children.
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o Chronic Leukemia - Often, these leukemia cells

behave as both immature and mature blood
cells. Some cells develop to the point where they
function as the cells they were meant to become
— but not to the extent their normal
counterparts do. The disease typically worsens
slowly compared to acute leukemia. If you have
chronic leukemia, you may not have noticeable
symptoms for years. Chronic leukemia is more
common in adults than in children.
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Symptoms Risk factors

o Persistent fatigue, o Genetic disorders

weakness o Exposure to certain
o Losing weight without chemicals
trying o Smoking
o Recurrent nosebleeds o Family history of
o Easy bleeding or bruising leukemia
o Excessive sweating,
especially at night
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