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Why are leukemia patients vulnerable to infection?
In general, leukemia is characterized by an increase in WBC's. This may lead you to think there would be a strengthening of the immune system, however, the increase in WBC's is due to the unregulated proliferation of immature cells (myeloid cells or lymphoblasts) or abnormal cells which are both incapable of defense against infection.
Can a healthier diet help contribute to the fight against leukemia?
Yes that is very inportant to stay on a healthy diet. A leukemia patient needs to eat a diet that minimizes the risk of infection, provides strength to fight the leukemia and enables the body to work optimally to heal. Because leukemia is a blood cancer that starts in the white blood cells and leads to lowered immune system function, how food is prepared for leukemia patients is just as important as what foods they eat.
What is an adjective for leukemia?
The adjective form is leukemic, which pertains to the condition itself (e.g. leukemic anemia). The noun is used as a noun adjunct with other nouns as in leukemia treatment, leukemia patients, and leukemia symptoms.
Why do patients with leukemia tend to bleed?
because leukemia is cancer of the blood :)
What is the average life expectancy for hairy cell leukemia patients?
near normal
Who is not a candidate of being bone marrow donor?
Polycythemia Vera and Leukemia patients
In the SCID-X1 gene therapy trials what problem later surfaced in three of the patients?
In the SCID-X1 gene therapy trials, three patients developed leukemia as a result of the treatment. This was due to the unexpected activation of an oncogene during the insertion of the corrective gene into the patients' cells.
How can you help someone with leukemia?
you can't do anything directly, but you can donate to charities like pennies for patients
Who treat patients suffering from some type of tooth infection?
Who treats patients suffering from some type of tooth infection Answer is B. An endodontist
What can be the reason for Low neutrophil high lymphocyte and normal wbc?
Low Neutrophils High Lymphocytes Low neutrophils and high lymphocytes are generally present in viral infection. The increased level of lymphocytes helps the body to fight the infection. The following are the conditions for high lymphocytes: Tuberculosis. Acute leukemia. See also Symptoms of Acute myeloid leukemia Mononucleosis Ulcerative colitis. Whooping cough. Low neutrophil and high lymphocytes count is also seen in some kind of leukemia, but more commonly seen in virus disease and typhoid patients.
How many patients are diagnosed with leukemia?
3,800 children each year. 1 at the most, weird question
Is there a treatment for leukemia?
Yes, there is a treatment for leukemia. Treatment is usually in the form of drugs, coupled with chemotherapy. Some patients may also undergo radiation therapy or a bone marrow transplant.
