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Hairy cell leukemia affects a type of white blood cell called the lymphocyte
Russel Paucek
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What does Hairy cell leukemia affect?
Hairy cell leukemia affects a type of white blood cell called the lymphocyte
Would a reduce of red blood cell affect us?
It could cause leukemia, the cancer of blood.
Does Hairy cell leukemia affect Jewish people more?
It has higher occurrences in Ashkenazi Jewish men
What causes hairy cell leukemia?
The cause of hairy cell leukemia is not specifically known
What is HCL or Hairy Cell Leukemia?
Hairy Cell Leukemia or HCL is a hematological malignancy and is a very rare form of leukemia accounting for less than 2% of leukemia cases. It effects men more than women.
How does Hairy cell leukemia get its name?
It is called hairy cell leukemia because the cells have tiny hair-like projections when viewed under the microscope
What bone does Leukemia affect?
Leukemia doesn't affect your body, it affects your circulatory system and affects your blood, but sometimes your hair can fall out depending on how severe your leukemia is.
What is the opposite of leukemia?
Thalassemia - which affect the red blood cells as oppose to white blood cells in leukemia.
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.
Is there a Hairy Cell Leukemia Research Foundation?
Yes
Is Myelofibrosis associated with hairy cell leukemia?
Yes
What is the effect of toxins on a red blood cell?
Leukemia
