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There are four major types of leukemia:
- Acute
- Chronic
- Lymphocytic
- Myeloid -In acute leukemia, the bone marrow cells don't mature properly. These immature cells continue to reproduce and crowd out normal cells. Some types of acute leukemia respond well to treatment and many patients are cured. Other types have a less favorable outlook.
In chronic leukemia the cells look mature, but they are not really normal and they can't fight infection they way they should. Also, the cells live too long, build up, and crowd out normal bone marrow cells.
Lymphocytic and myeloid (or myelogenous) refer to the different cell types from which leukemias start. Lymphocytic leukemias develop from lymphocytes in the bone marrow. Myeloid leukemia mainly develops from other types of white blood cells such as granulocytes or monocytes.Because leukemia does not usually form tumors, imaging tests are not always helpful. Imaging studies might be done in people with ALL, but they are done more often to look for infections or other problems rather than for the leukemia.
What else can I help you with?
How does uric acid affect acute lymphocytic leukemia?
The uric acid does not effect the leukemia however the treatment of leukemia leads to the production of uric acid which in turn can leas to kidney stones and other problems.
Is there a disease called cardiac leukemia?
I don't believe so. Its usually categorized by how fast it gets worse and the type of white blood cells it affects. There are two types of leukemia; lymphocytic and myelogenous and it may be acute or chronic and different types may affect only children, only adults, or both.
What does chronic myeloid leukemia affect?
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia affects genes in the blood cells. Abnormal chromosomes develop and create new genes, these genes allow diseased blood cells to survive. You can learn more about Chronic Myeloid Leukemia at the Mayo Clinic website.
What specific organs does Leukemia affect?
It affects your liver, kidneys, testical's, penis, ovaries, and last but not least vaginas.
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 cell does leukemia affect?
Hairy cell leukemia affects a type of white blood cell called the lymphocyte
Would exposure to uranium minng and milling affect kidneys?
Ingestion of soluble compounds of uranium can severely affect the kidneys.
Who does leukemia cancer affect?
Well, it affects the patient the most.
How does leukemia affect the excretory system?
leads to kidney stones
Does ms affect the heart or kidneys?
no
What are the symptoms of the leukemnia?
SymptomsLike all blood cells, leukemia cells travel through the body. The symptoms of leukemia depend on the number of leukemia cells and where these cells collect in the body. People with chronic leukemia may not have symptoms. The doctor may find the disease during a routine blood test.People with acute leukemia usually go to their doctor because they feel sick. If the brain is affected, they may have headaches, vomiting, confusion, loss of muscle control, or seizures. Leukemia also can affect other parts of the body such as the digestive tract, kidneys, lungs, heart, or testes.Common symptoms of chronic or acute leukemia may include:Swollen lymph nodes that usually don't hurt (especially lymph nodes in the neck or armpit)Fevers or night sweatsFrequent infectionsFeeling weak or tiredBleeding and bruising easily (bleeding gums, purplish patches in the skin, or tiny red spots under the skin)Swelling or discomfort in the abdomen (from a swollen spleen or liver)Weight loss for no known reasonPain in the bones or jointsMost often, these symptoms are not due to cancer. An infection or other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure.Anyone with these symptoms should tell the doctor so that problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
