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Leukemia - is cancer of the blood or
blood-forming organs. Each year
roughly 30 000 people in the US find
out that they have leukemia.
Approximately 2000 of these are
children. There are different types
of leukemia which is classified by
the type of blood cell affected and
by the development cycle.
Lymphocytic leukemia is named after
the leukemia that affects lymphoid
cells while myelogenous luekemia
affects myeloid cells. Both types of
cells are types of white blood
cells.
Symptoms: White blood cells are the
cells that help the body fight
infection. Effects of leukemia
therefore can be manifested in
higher number of infections. The
most common symptoms are flu-like
symptoms, fever, chills, weakness,
fatigue, loss of appetite, weight
loss, swollen lymph nodes, easy
bruising, swollen (or bleeding)
gums, bone/joint pain and as
indicated before a general increase
in infections. There may also be a
condition called petechiae which is
categorized by the presence of tiny
red spots under the skin.
Diagnosis: Blood tests usually
determine a higher number of white
blood cells in the blood. After
determining that the patient has
leukemia, the doctor will need to
determine the type of cancer by
ordering additional tests. These
tests include removal of bone marrow
and spinal fluid for examination.
Treatment: Leukemia is a complicated
cancer to treat and will vary
depending on the individual. Most
leukemia patients undergo
chemotherapy. Some may require
surgery to remove the spleen. In
some cases radiation therapy is also
given. The exact treatment will vary
with each case.
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