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People do not catch leukemia. I was diagnosed in 1996 and I am still breathing. Some people who do not have access to modern medecine can be dead in weeks. Normal white cell counts are between 7 and 11 parts per million.
In the acute phase of leukemia the white cell count can be up to 212 parts per million This is deadly with days phase of the desease. Hospitalisation and a very quick separation of the white cells from the rest of the blood stop the condition getting worse.The chemical version of a sledge hammer called chemotheropy kills the bone marrow that is making the deffective white cells so quickly.
The accute phase allows otherwise normal people to live long and useful lives for many years.
Chronic phase can return for many reasons - the medication no longer works, you stop your medication for some reason.
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What is the difference between the different types of leukemia especially what makes hairy cell leukemia different from others?
There are many different types of leukemia. Some are acute and some are more chronic. Hairy cell leukemia is one of the worst types. It matures faster than most.
What are the different types of circulatory?
leukemia
What are the different types of circulatory disorders?
leukemia
What is luekemea?
Leukemia (also spelled Leucamia, or leukaemia) is an umbrella term for cancer of the blood-forming tissues or bone marrow, characterized by the production too many blood cells. While most people associate leukemia with an excessive number of white blood cells, certain forms of the cancer produce too many immature red blood cells. There are four main types: Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) Both forms of myelogenous leukemia are more common in adults; acute lymphocytic leukemia is the most typical form seen in children. ALL, the most common cause of death from disease in children, is characterized by rapidly forming immature red blood cells that have a short life cycle. This causes them to crowd the bone marrow, making it impossible to produce healthy red blood cells. Chronic leukemia, on the other hand, is caused by the slow build up of mature, abnormal blood cells that have a longer-than-normal life span. As a result, the body tends to produce too many new white blood cells. According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma society, the five-year survival rate for all types of leukemia is approximately 54%; survival rates for lymphocytic leukemia is considerably higher than average, particularly in children.
What is the life expectancy of someone with leukemia?
Complete remission occurs in 70 - 80% of patients. Overall, about 33% of persons under age 65 survive free of disease at 5 years from diagnosis. This 5-year survival rate drops dramatically (4%) in those older than 65. In general, patients who are younger have a better chance of survival than older patients. This is partly due to one's ability to tolerate the strong chemotherapy medicines. Patients who have not experienced a relapse during these 5 years are considered permanently cured, since most relapses occur within 2 years of diagnosis. Without treatment, life expectancy is about 3 - 4 months. There are four basic types of leukemia. The above answer loosely applies to the two acute forms. In the chronic forms, the life expectancy is 10-20 years.
What are different types of survival?
Different types of survival include natural instincts, adaptation, emotional and physical survival.
What are leukemia stains?
Leukemia stains are done to diagnose and classify leukemia. Blood contains red cells, several varieties of white cells, and platelets. Cancerous overproduction of any one type of cell produces one of many types of leukemia.
What is ALL leukemia?
ALL leukemia is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. ALL is a fast-growing cancer of the white blood cells. This form of cancer is more common in children than adults, although both can have it. As a childhood Leukemia survivor, I have to say that it is more likely to accure in children, and this type of Leukemia has the highest survival rate.
What are the survival rates for kidney transplant patients?
Survival rates for pancreas-kidney transplant recipients were 95.1% after one year and 89.2% after three years.
What is leukemia?
Childhood leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells in children and teens. There is formation of abnormal white blood cells n the bone marrow which crowd out the healthy cells. Lack of healthy white blood cells cause infection and other problems.
What is the success rate of different organ transplants?
The survival rate is higher than cadaveric donor survival rates.
What are the chances that a 14 yr old will live through leukemia?
He has a great chance of survival if you avoid chemo and radiation.
