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Leukemia

Leukemia is a type of cancer of the bone marrow or the blood characterized by an abnormal increase of the white blood cells. People with leukemia may bleed excessively, easily become bruised or develop pinprick bleeds.

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Is septic shock accidental death?

Septic shock is not accidental death. Septic shock is a severe infection in the blood stream that causes illness and death.

What did Eddy Duchin die from?

Eddy Duchin died from a type of cancer that is relatively known world wide called leukemia. Leukemia is a very devastating cancer that can affect anyone.

Types and survival rates of leukemia?

People do not catch leukemia. I was diagnosed in 1996 and I am still breathing. Some people who do not have access to modern medecine can be dead in weeks. Normal white cell counts are between 7 and 11 parts per million.

In the acute phase of leukemia the white cell count can be up to 212 parts per million This is deadly with days phase of the desease. Hospitalisation and a very quick separation of the white cells from the rest of the blood stop the condition getting worse.The chemical version of a sledge hammer called chemotheropy kills the bone marrow that is making the deffective white cells so quickly.

The accute phase allows otherwise normal people to live long and useful lives for many years.

Chronic phase can return for many reasons - the medication no longer works, you stop your medication for some reason.

How is bone density affected by leukemia?

Leukemia is a type of cancer that usually starts in blood forming tissues (bone marrow) that makes the body inefficient in fighting with infections. Due to leukemia cancer body produces abnormal white blood cells that makes the immune system weak. It affects the bones adversely by reducing the density of bone and increasing the chances of fracture.

Are there any good hairy cell leukemia clinics in the Kearny NJ area?

There are some clinics for hairy cell leukemia in the Kearny NJ area. One of these is the Carrier Clinic and the services offered at Princton University in New Jersey.

Who is effected by leukemia?

Leukemia is when the cells in the bone marrow start rapidly multiplying out of control. Undeveloped white blood cells start circulating in the body, causing a high white blood cell count. This causes non-leukemic cells to not function properly.

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

Yes, you can be diagnosed with ALL followed by AML. ALL is the cancer of lymphocytes whereas AML is the cancer of the myelocytes. It can be diagnosed together (Biphenotypic leukemia) or separately.

What are the causes of lukemia?

Leukemia, though generally found in children, can also be present in adults. Doctors do not know the exact cause but think it has something to do with blood cells mutating in the DNA.

What causes acute disseminating encephalomyelitis?

Acute disseminating encephalomyelitis can occur as a consequence of a bacterial or viral infection (including HIV), following recovery from infection with the malarial protozoan, or as a side effect of vaccination or another inoculation.

Can Myelofibrosis get worse?

Myelofibrosis can progress to acute lymphocytic leukemia or lymphoma

Risk factors of leukemia?

High doses of radiation.

Smoking.

Chemicals.

Age.

Genetic Disorders.

What type of leukemia is associated with Down syndrome?

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and Down Syndrome both have been associated with mutations in the JAK2 gene.

Does the Bengal cat breed have a natural immunity against the feline leukemia virus?

No. No cat breed has a natural immunity against FLV (Feline Leukemia Virus), which is the reason why vaccinating kittens, no matter what the breed, against this and other diseases is so important.

Can you have Leukemia and not know it?

Individuals dying from asymptomatic cancer is highly unlikely, as cancer symptoms are almost always present, particularly in the last few weeks of life. However, it is likely that individuals may ignore cancer symptoms (such as pain and exhaustion), attributing it to other life factors, and this can sometimes result in death.

Pancytopenia could be found in a patient with?

Leukemia, along with many other conditions. but typically it is aplastic anemia

What are some of the symptoms of feline Leukemia?

Feline Leukemia is a type of cancer found in cats. The cancer damages the cat's immune system and can make them vulnerable to other diseases. Symptoms during the acute stage of the disease include: fever, lethargy, vomiting, and swollen lympth nodes.

How effective is stem cell treatment for leukemia?

There are many treatments for Leukemia and some work being done with stems cells. On of the greatest things you can do to help you friend is put yourself on the bone marrow donor list.

What are the possible complications of Polycythemia Vera?

Serious health problems can take place to person suffering from PV. One of the most serious problems could be the clotting of blood. In PV the blood becomes thicker and the flow of your blood becomes slower, this may cause your blood to form clots and you can suffer from stroke or heart attack.

Another complication of PV is the enlargement of Liver or Spleen. Because of the blood clot the Liver & Spleen become enlarge and very painful. Sometime it's so severely painful that one has to get operated and remove the organ.

The high levels of red blood cells that cause PV can lead to stomach ulcers, gout, or kidney stones.

Following are the Possible complications of Polycythemia Vera.

Blood Clots, Enlarged Spleen, Skin Problems, Other Blood Disorder

Why would a leukemia patient have infection without fever or without high white blood cell count?

A leukemia patient can have an infection without a favor or a high white count because of the medications they may be taking. Some infections do not produce a fever. Some medications suppress the white coat.