Leukemia

Leukemia is a type of cancer that starts in the bone marrow and results in the overproduction of abnormal white blood cells. Leukemoid reaction, on the other hand, is a reactive increase in white blood cells in response to an underlying infection or inflammation, but it is not a malignant condition like leukemia.

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Leukemia is the type of cancer that can cause white blood cells to attack red blood cells. This occurs when the abnormal white blood cells recognize red blood cells as foreign and begin attacking them.

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It specifically targets the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. In leukemia, there is an abnormal production of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the bone marrow. These abnormal white blood cells, also known as leukemia cells, do not function properly and can crowd out normal blood cells, leading to various health complications.

Leukemia is broadly classified into four main types based on how quickly the disease progresses and the type of white blood cells that are primarily affected:

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL): This is a fast-growing type of leukemia that primarily affects immature lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. It often occurs in children and requires prompt treatment.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): AML is a rapidly progressing leukemia that affects myeloid cells, another type of white blood cell. It can occur in both children and adults.

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): CLL is a slower-growing leukemia that primarily affects mature lymphocytes. It is more common in adults, especially older adults.

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): CML is characterized by the presence of an abnormal chromosome known as the Philadelphia chromosome. It typically progresses more slowly than acute leukemias and can occur in all age groups.

Leukemia disrupts the normal production of blood cells, which can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, frequent infections, easy bruising or bleeding, and anemia. Treatment for leukemia depends on the type and subtype of leukemia, the patient's overall health, and other factors. Treatments may include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplantation, and other specialized treatments tailored to the specific type of leukemia and the patient's condition.

A person with leukemia may have low red blood cells due to bone marrow being replaced by cancer cells, hindering normal red blood cell production. Low white blood cells and platelets may occur due to leukemia cells crowding out normal blood cell production in the bone marrow, leading to decreased production of white blood cells and platelets.

Yes, exposure to high doses of radiation from atomic bombs can increase the risk of developing leukemia. This is because radiation can damage the DNA within cells, leading to the development of cancer, including leukemia.

polychromasia: the reaction of red cells to stain as indicated by the appearance of bluish or grayish colored erythrocytes Polychromasia refers to variation in erythrocyte coloration. This variation largely relates to the maturation of the cell. The younger form will appear with bluer cytoplasm in Romanowsky stains; the mature form will stain uniformly orange-pink. No standardized index of avian polychromasia is being employed clinically. A slight degree of polychromasia is normal. Increases in polychromasia suggest an increased bone marrow response. No polychromasia correlates with non-responsive, anemic patients, which is characterized by all cells exhibiting the same coloration. This finding presents a guarded prognosis, pending resolution of the cause of the non-regeneration.

In the context of leukemia, a high white blood cell count is more common and indicative of the disease. Leukemia results from the overproduction of abnormal white blood cells, leading to high levels in the blood. A low white blood cell count can occur in leukemia due to bone marrow suppression from the disease or treatment, putting the person at risk of infections.

* Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL): 66.1 percent overall; 91.2 percent for children under 5 * Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL): 76.2 percent * Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML): 21.3 percent overall; 55.2 percent for children under 15 * Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML): 46.7 percent This is the survival rate.....NOT THE DEATH RATE.

In 2000, about 209,000 people died from leukemia.

Complete remission occurs in 70 - 80% of patients. Overall, about 33% of persons under age 65 survive free of disease at 5 years from diagnosis. This 5-year survival rate drops dramatically (4%) in those older than 65. In general, patients who are younger have a better chance of survival than older patients. This is partly due to one's ability to tolerate the strong chemotherapy medicines.

Patients who have not experienced a relapse during these 5 years are considered permanently cured, since most relapses occur within 2 years of diagnosis.

Without treatment, life expectancy is about 3 - 4 months.

There are four basic types of leukemia. The above answer loosely applies to the two acute forms. In the chronic forms, the life expectancy is 10-20 years.

Leukemia is a medical term, and is group of cancers of of the blood or bone marrow that results in a high leukocyte count (white blood cell count).

There are several different types of leukemia including Acute lymphoblastic (ALL), Acute myelogenous (AML), Chronic lymphoblastic (CLL), Chronic mylogenous (CML), Hairy Cell, T-cell, and juvenile.

Not all leukemia result in High Leukocyte counts. More often, they result in over all low blood counts.

Leukemia itself does not directly cause the production of too much insulin. Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, leading to abnormal production of white blood cells. Insulin production, on the other hand, is primarily regulated by the pancreas in response to blood glucose levels.

However, some treatments for leukemia, such as corticosteroids or certain chemotherapy drugs, can affect glucose metabolism and insulin production. Corticosteroids, for example, can cause insulin resistance, leading to higher insulin levels in the blood. Similarly, some chemotherapy drugs may have side effects that impact glucose regulation.

Patients undergoing treatment for leukemia should be monitored for changes in glucose levels and insulin production, and appropriate management strategies should be implemented if insulin resistance or diabetes develops as a result of treatment. It's crucial for healthcare providers to address these potential complications to ensure optimal care for leukemia patients.

No. Dogs CANNOT contact feline aids. The only animal that can is another cat. Dogs CANNOT get feline leukemia either.

Yes, there is such a disease, and it's deadly. What do you want to know?

All cats should be vaccinated for it, and any cat who roams outside is quite at risk. When I get a new cat I have it tested for Feline Leukemia before I even bring it home because it can easily spread and I have a cat that cannot be vaccinated due to a bad reaction. Take this disease very seriously.

There is a very slight possibility that the FeLV vaccine could cause some harm to your cat. Of the rare side effects, the most common is a vaccine site reaction, where the site is warm to the touch, red and possibly itchy or irritating to your cat. The cat may also run a slight fever for a couple of days.

One of the least common side effects is the potential for a vaccine-associated sarcoma. This is a tumor of connective tissue that develops at the site of a vaccine and tends to be invasive and aggressive. However, this is extremely rare, and FeLV is much more common and untreatable.

Of course! Leukemia, a cancer of the blood, is very treatable especially in children but should not be considered benign or as something that might blow over. As with any disease, the longer it goes without treatment, the worse the conditions gets and the lower the chance of survival. However, after a couple rounds of chemotherapy, most people survive.

If the question is posed to ask if all people who have leukaemia die from it, the answer is no. There are treatments such as bone marrow transplants which allow sufferers to recover and lead normal lives.

No. Everyone does not die of leukemia. Some people die from other causes.

Acute leukemia is not always fatal. Many patients can recover with treatment and live a normal life. The survival rate depends a great deal on the sub-type, patient's age and general health, and other individual factors. See link below for more information.

Hello,

Please let a medical professional see it. I went to a dermatologist who looked at a black or dark blue mark that was not circular, but shaped more or less like a piece of rice. That was not a common, normal mark.

They did a biopsy & results are not back yet, but said the spot I have potentially looks like a classic precancerous mark. I have only one spot like this, and it's not big. But it's different & not something to ignore.

Don't be alarmed, & don't let nonprofessionals attempt to diagnose your mark! See a real dermatologist who's professionally certified to know. Your personal physician likely does not have the right training and expertise. See someone who does for one visit - just to be safe & sure!

Fyi - My biopsies were TOTALLY PAIN FREE! Not what I expected... I was given a shot first to numb the area, had no sensation whatsoever of anything being removed. A tiny sample was all that was needed.

Now I'm comforted knowing if this proves to be bad, it's extremely in a early stage & easily treated. I learned a lot during my exam about what to look for, and likewise what is not of interest... Worth going once for a good appraisal & to learn what to be watching for...

Blue / black spots can mean different things. A properly trained professional can give you the right answer to this question (and even they may need to rely on test results to be certain!).

Call your city health department if you don't have insurance. They may know some way you can get a free screening...? One way or the other, have it checked - just to be safe...

Lupus patients often have thrombocytopenic anemia, either because the immune system attacks and destroys platelets or the immune system interferes with the manufacture of platelets in the bone marrow. Platelets are the part of the blood that cause the blood to clot. If the blood does not clot, people bleed.

Leukemia is a deadly disease because it can spread to other parts of the body if not treated quickly and could be fatal. It killed 265,000 people worldwide last 2012.

Yes, it is a symptom of leukemia.