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Hairy cell leukemia is a blood cancer in which white blood cells are effected; white blood cells begin to look "hairy" because projections begin to grow from them. Victims of the disease are more prone to bruising, bleeding, sweating, fatigue, a loss of appetite, weakness, swollen lymph glands, weight loss, and resurfacing infections and fevers. HCL has no known cause but generally affects more men than women and people around the age of 55. Typically, patients with HCL have a life expectancy of an addition ten years after they have been diagnosed, making it fatal.
What else can I help you with?
What causes hairy cell leukemia?
The cause of hairy cell leukemia is not specifically known
What cell does leukemia affect?
Hairy cell leukemia affects a type of white blood cell called the lymphocyte
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
Is Myelofibrosis associated with hairy cell leukemia?
Yes
Is there a Hairy Cell Leukemia Research Foundation?
Yes
What was Hairy cell leukemia first called?
leukemic reticuloendotheliosis
When was Hairy cell leukemia found?
It was first described in 1958
Where is the Hairy Cell Leukemia Research Foundation?
Schaumburg, IL
What does the medical abbreviation hcl mean?
Hairy cell leukemia
What are the symptoms of hairy cell leukemia?
A few symptoms of hairy cell leukemia are easy bruising, excessive sweating, and fatigue. These symptoms can be be indicative of other health issues and should be checked out by a doctor.
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.
