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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia arises due to attachment of a broken part of one chromosome to another.

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What is the compound name for ALL?

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Yes, the most curable form of leukemia is acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It also happens to be the most common form of leukemia in children.


Can you have acute lymphoblastic leukemia and then get acute promyelocytic leukemia?

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What is the most diagnosed childhood cancer?

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia abbreviated as ALL. According to National Cancer Institute (NCI – SEER Program) Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia accounts for approximately 75% of all leukemia cases in children, and leukemias as a group make up about 28–30% of childhood cancers.


What type of leukemia is associated with Down syndrome?

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What has the author Donald Pinkel written?

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Can someone fake having Acute lymphoblastic leukemia?

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What are the names of the different leukemias?

The main types of leukemia are classified into four primary categories: acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Acute leukemias, such as ALL and AML, progress rapidly, while chronic leukemias, including CLL and CML, typically develop more slowly. Each type has distinct characteristics, treatment approaches, and prognoses.


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.


Can wood dust exposure lead to acute lymphoblastic leukemia?

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What is the Medical term meaning leukemia?

Leukemia is a medical term, and is group of cancers of of the blood or bone marrow that results in a high leukocyte count (white blood cell count). There are several different types of leukemia including Acute lymphoblastic (ALL), Acute myelogenous (AML), Chronic lymphoblastic (CLL), Chronic mylogenous (CML), Hairy Cell, T-cell, and juvenile. Not all leukemia result in High Leukocyte counts. More often, they result in over all low blood counts.