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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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Your cat has leukemia you believe she is starting to deteriorate what are your options?

Although there is no cure for feline leukemia, there ae drug therapies to help the cat live a longer and healthier life. Below is a link to a site that explains more. If the cat is too far gone, the only humane course would be to end the cats suffering and put it to sleep.

What causes hemoglobin levels of 3.1?

Hemoglobin is the molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body's tissues.

As such, it is a reflection of the number of red blood cells in the blood.

Normal values are between 14-18 g/dl for men and 12-16 g/dl for women.

Common causes of decreased levels of hemoglobin include anemia, hyperthyroidism, cirrhosis, hemorrhage, dietary insufficiency, bone marrow failure, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple myeloma, malnutrition, leukemia, and hemoglobinopathy.

Can mold cause leukemia?

does black mold cause leukemia

Can Acute Myeloid Leukemia kill you within 48 hours?

No. It is a very fast-moving and aggressive cancer, but not 48-hours fast. From 1 cancer cell to death could happen in as little as 2 weeks, though.

How quickly does leukemia spread?

In leukaemia infected white blood cells (leukocytes) accumulate in the blood and in the bone marrow. The bone marrow gets overwhelmed by the infected cells and cannot produce healthy, normal cells.

Leukaemia is classified by the onset/progress/speed of the disease.

Chronic leukaemia:

- the onset and progress is slow,

- mainly affects adults,

- death occurs many years later.

Acute leukaemia:

- the onset and progress is abrupt,

- can affect any ages,

- death occurs rapidly if not treated.

Blast cells (the least differentiated, precursor stem cell), signifies the acute stage. (Chronic stage does not have blast cells in the peripheral blood).

How did grete waitz die?

Reports I have read indicate some kind of blood cancer, perhaps multiple myeloma

or leukemia.

Symptoms of death with acute leukemia?

symptoms you will have before death with acute leukemia

What should you eat if you have leukemia?

I wouldn't be surprised if your DR recommended a macrobiotic diet. but do what he/she says regardless

Most common leukemia in man above 40 years?

The most common leukemia in a man above 40 is Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

What are the symptoms of CLL Leukemia?

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia is the most common type of leukemia found in adults, and is often diagnosed not through a presentation of symptoms but a high white blood cell count in routine bloodwork as part of a yearly physical. Some patients may have frequent infections, fever or enlarged lymph nodes, indicative of the high white cell count. Additional symptoms may include night sweats, weight loss, fatigue, and pain in the abdomen (upper left quadrant) due to an enlarged spleen.

Does leukemia go away on it's own?

Leukemia definitely does not go away on its own. If you know you have it and don't get treatment for it, you will eventually become very sick, that may lead to death.

What is the kind of cancer for leukemia?

Leukemia is a general description of any cancer of the blood and bone marrow.

What is the condition of splitting toenails in children?

Splitting toe nails in children may be caused by the following factors: 1. protein deficiency 2. vitamin C deficinecy 3. folic acid deficiency 4. tight-fitting shoes 5. hereditary 6. poor circulation 7. diabetes mellitus

What retroviruses are currently known as carcinogens?

Retroviruses are a specific class of virus that infect animals and people by writing their genetic code into the DNA of the animal or human host. Some (but not all) retroviruses cause cancer, either by directly interfering with a part of the host's DNA that prevents cancer or by encouraging the expression of a part of the host's DNA that starts or enhances cancer.

Are people still dying from the harmful effects of the atomic bomb?

Occasionly ues. The reason is that when the 2 atomic bombs were dropped, the people who was near it but survived suffered from severe burns had mutated cells which could cause illneses and diseases such as cancer.

Which type of leukemia is considered more a disease in later life?

According to about.com, and I summarize (not plagiarize), it really depends on your feet. If you have "flat feet" then you'd want something that gives you more stability when you run. If you have arched feet, you'd obviously want something that cushions your feet more. Running shoes really should just be comfortable for you in general when you run the way YOU run.

Can 6-mercaptopurine be used to treat acute leukemia?

Though 6-mercaptopurine(Mercaptopurine, 6-MP or its brand name Purinethol) is not a preferred drug for acute leukemia, but it is used in combination with other medicines as maintenance treatment of this disease. 6-mercaptopurine can extend the remission of the disease and increase the chances of survival for a patient. See the related link for further information that may be helpful for you.