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Leukemia
 An estimate reveals over 327,520 people in the U.S. are living with Leukemia.
 In India leukemia is ranked among the list of top cancers affecting Indians.
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What is leukemia?
Leukemia is a type of blood cancer caused by
the abnormal rapid formation of White Blood
Cells (WBCs) in the blood that obstructs the
formation of Red Blood Cells (RBCs) and
platelets required for immunity in the body.
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If a person has Leukemia…
 He/she can easily get caught by any infection
(viral, bacterial, or other microorganism)
 Can even easily bruised or bleed excessively
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Types of Leukemia
Based on type of White Blood Cell (WBC) affected:
 Lymphocytic Leukemia(affects lymphocytes of lymphatic tissue that makes up your immune system)
 Myelogenous Leukemia (affects myeloid cells that form RBCs, WBCs, and platelet-producing cells)
Based on how fast it spreads in body:
 Acute Leukemia (attacks the body suddenly, requires immediate treatment)
 Chronic Leukemia (grows slowly over the months)
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Why did I get Leukemia?
There is actually no specific known cause of leukemia but yes suspected causes given by
researchers are:
 Exposure to radiations
 Exposure to chemicals such as benzene
and other hydrocarbons
 Smoking
 Genetic abnormalities, such as Down
syndrome
 Family history of leukemia
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What are the Symptoms of Leukemia?
Symptoms mostly resemble flu or common cold. If you experience any of the below, consult
your doctor for early diagnosis and treatment:
 Fever and chills
 Excessive sweating at nights
 Weakness and fatigue
 Swollen or bleeding gums
 Continuous headaches
 Anemia
 Enlarged liver and spleen
 Swollen tonsils
 Unexplained weight loss
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Which Tests detect Leukemia?
 Blood tests
 Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
 Chromosome testing
 Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
 Ultrasound, X-ray, CT scan, and MRI
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Stages of Leukemia
Stage 0
-More than 5,000
lymphocytes per
microliter of blood
-No other physical
signs
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Stage 1
-Enlarged lymph
nodes
-No sign of an
enlarged liver,
spleen, anemia, or
low levels of
platelets
Stage 2
Stage 3
-Lymphocytosis
-Lymphocytosis
and anemia
-Lymphocytosis &
low platelets levels
-May or may not
have swollen
lymph nodes
-May or may not
have swollen
lymph nodes, an
enlarged liver or
spleen, or anemia
-Enlarged spleen
and/or liver
-May or may not
have swollen
lymph nodes
-Enlarged liver or
spleen
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Treatment of leukemia
Treatment is based on the stage and type of blood cancer. It is usually the combination of:
 Chemotherapy
 Biological therapy (biotherapy or Biological Response Modifiers, BRMs)
 Stem cell transplant (bone marrow transplant)
 Radiation therapy
 Targeted drug therapy
 Induction therapy
 Wait-and-watch approach (in case of early stage or chronic leukemia, which is
progressing slowly)
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