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Hairy cell leukemia affects a type of white blood cell called the lymphocyte
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Does Hairy cell leukemia affect Jewish people more?
It has higher occurrences in Ashkenazi Jewish men
Would a reduce of red blood cell affect us?
It could cause leukemia, the cancer of blood.
What causes hairy cell leukemia?
The cause of hairy cell leukemia is not specifically known
What does Hairy cell leukemia affect?
Hairy cell leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It primarily impacts a type of white blood cell called B cells, causing them to become abnormal and multiply uncontrollably, leading to fewer healthy blood cells in the body. Symptoms may include fatigue, infections, and an enlarged spleen.
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.
What are the names of the different leukemias?
The main types of leukemia are named based on how fast they grow and which blood cells they affect. The different leukemias include: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) There are also less common types, such as Hairy Cell Leukemia and T-cell leukemia.
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 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 is the opposite of leukemia?
Thalassemia - which affect the red blood cells as oppose to white blood cells in leukemia.
Is Myelofibrosis associated with hairy cell leukemia?
Yes
Is there a Hairy Cell Leukemia Research Foundation?
Yes
Is low platelets a sign of leukemia?
No, low blood cell count is not a symptom of leukemia, it is a symptom of anemia.
