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basically the cell replicates at an exponental rate forming a cyst or tumor if it is bynine then it isn't that bad but if it's malignant then it develops fingers and kinda looks like a crab (cancer) this can cause problems

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Who does leukemia effect?

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A cancer that affects blood cells?

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Why does leukemia effect the body system?

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Disease that refers to white blood cells?

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Where does leukemia effect in your bodies?

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Is polycythemia a characteristic of leukemia?

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