Leukemia

Leukemia, its symptoms (part 1)

Leukemia, its symptoms (part 1)

Leukemia is cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system.Many types of leukemia exist. Some forms of leukemia are more common ...

 Oct. 29
Causes of leukemia (part 2)

Causes of leukemia (part 2)

How leukemia forms:In general, leukemia is thought to occur when some blood cells acquire changes (mutations) in their genetic material or DNA. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell a cell what to do. Normally, the DNA tells the cell to grow at a set rate and to di...

 Oct. 30

Risk factors of leukemia (part 4)

Risk factors of leukemia (part 4) Factors that may increase your risk of developing some types of leukemia include:Previous cancer treatment: People who have had certain types of chemotherapy and radiation therapy ...

Nov. 01

Types of leukemia (part 3)

Types of leukemia (part 3) Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL): This is the most common type of leukemia in young children. ALL can also occur in adults.Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML): AML is a common type of...

Oct. 31