Leukemia (cont.)
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- Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells.
- While the exact cause(s) of leukemia is not known,
risk factors have been identified.
- Leukemias are grouped by how quickly the disease
develops (acute or chronic) as well as by the type of blood cell that is
affected.
- People with leukemia are at significantly increased
risk for developing infections, anemia, and bleeding.
- Diagnosis of leukemia is supported by findings of the
medical history and examination, and examining blood under a microscope.
Leukemia cells can also be detected and further classified with a bone marrow
aspiration and/or biopsy.
- Treatment of leukemia depends on the type of leukemia,
certain features of the leukemia cells, the extent of the disease, and prior
history of treatment, as well as the age and health of the patient.
- Most patients with leukemia are treated with chemotherapy. Some
patients also may have radiation therapy and/or bone marrow
transplantation.
Source: U.S. National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute
Last Editorial Review: 6/24/2009
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