Gingivitis is also one of the early signs of leukemia in some children
Leukemia
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.
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leukemia
Leukemia is type of cancer, some say it is caused by a bomb, it is not for sure though.
There are a number of different kinds of leukemia, and they may have different causes. What is clear is that the causes of leukemia are unclear. There are some good arguments made for increased risk of leukemia based on genetic predisposition(it "runs in your family"), some viruses, exposure to some kinds of chemicals and also exposure to ionizing radiation, either natural or artificial. Leukemia is a not-so-nice form of lymphoma (cancer), and we're still on the trail in an attempt to nail down actual causes. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on leukemia.
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Leukemia is NOT and infection. You cannot catch it. It is something that happens due to some kind of damage to the stem cells that are responsible for blood production.
Some of the characteristics of childhood leukemia include: fatigue, bruising or bleeding easily, coughing, shortness of breath, fever or infection, weakness, headaches, vomiting, and rashes.
blood problems and impaired bodily function
A great way to help your child understand about leukemia is to find a book in your local bookstore that is age appropriate and will help him better understand what is going on with the boy. Another thing you can do is sit with him and explain to him what is going on with the boy and answer any questions he may have.