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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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