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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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Does a virus in the blood cause leukemia in humans?
None. Leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells.
Form of leukemia that affects the bone marrow and develops gradually?
myelogenous affects the bone marrow. while lymphocytic affects the lymph tissue. so there is two different patterns so be careful with terms being used. so bone marrow gets affected in myelogenous means Chronic myelogenous ( myelocytic) leukemia , in short abbreviation it is called ( CML).
What causes myelocyte in the blood other than leukemia?
what disease are associated with abnormal myelocytes
How long can a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia survive?
ALL is treated in different ways and each patient is different. There are some similar responses in patients but final outcome depends on the patient's reaction to treatment. No precise information about surviving ALL can be made accurately.
Could clumping white cells be a sign of leukemia?
Clumping White Cells is considered (called) Multiple Myeloma.
What are the characteristics of leukemia?
Well it really depends. There are many different types of leukaemia, some chronic, others acute.
But basically, what characterises it is either the presence of immature cells in the peripheral blood, or an excess of immature cells in the bone marrow that have become 'rogue'. Leukaemia can originate from all thress blood cells (White, red, platelets), and just like normal cells can become mutated. For example lung cancer, is a tumour in your lungs that is formed from one single cell that no longer plays by the rules. In leukaemia, all the 'cancer blood cells' came from one cell - clonality. Your question is a big one, and would probably be easier to answer if it were more specific.
What is the difference between acute myeloid leukemia and acute monocytic leukemia?
Acute leukemias develop and progress rapidly, while chronic leukemias develop slowly and have a better prognosis. If someone was diagnoed with leukemia, the blood smear and other tests can indicate if this patient have chronic or acute leukemia.
From there parents or other people in the family tree. The Doctors realize it until later reactions occur.
What are the early stages of leukemia?
Early symptoms of leukemia for people with acute forms of the disease may include fever, fatigue, frequent infections, and painless lumps in the neck, underarm, stomach, or groin. In many cases, people with chronic type of the disease have no early symptoms of leukemia.
How can you help people with leukemia?
First, let us define what leukemia is.
Leukemia is a type of cancer in the blood or bone marrow of an individual that is characterized by a sudden increase in the number of white blood cells in the persons' body. Other symptoms of leukemia includes impaired blood clotting and anemia.
Studies show that in the US, 1 person every 4 minutes is diagnosed with leukemia. Though a bit small in terms of number statistics, considering that this is only in the US and affects around 9% of the population - leukemia is a serious type of cancer that needs a lot of support from government agencies and community
So how do we help people with leukemia?
There are several ways in which an individual can help or at least support an individual who is diagnosed with leukemia.
Let us cite some:
1. Leukemia patients need more sleep. With this, encourage a leukemia patient to get enough sleep, or if possible, more sleep - especially after every treatment procedures of chemo and radiation.
2. Cook healthy food and meals for the person. Help them recover well and regain energy and positive attitude by giving them healthy foods - specifically organic food as much as possible. You may consult the doctor on what nutritional needs does the patient need and what type of food is more applicable to them.
3. Help the individual by letting him or her join a support group, and make them feel that they are not alone, and they can still act, feel and be normal just like others so that they won't feel indifferent.
4. Create a healthy daily routine for the individual
5. Always offer them your support - as a friend and family. Take time to let them join you and know your friends as well, your family as well or let him or her join to normal activities.
6. If there are available programs in your area for leukemia patients, let him or her join the program or session which could help them ask questions and share ideas about their condition.
There are several foundations that you can check and use as support for leukemia patients. One of the known foundations nationwide [US] is the American Cancer Society.
What is the differanse in cancer and leukemia?
The main difference between myelodysplastic anemia and aplastic anemia is that in myelodysplastic anemia, the bone marrow produces abnormal or immature blood cells that do not function properly, whereas in aplastic anemia the marrow stops producing new blood cells entirely.
Is low platelets a sign of leukemia?
No, low blood cell count is not a symptom of leukemia, it is a symptom of anemia.
Cancer was founded in 3000-1500bc back to the bronze ages... !
The most likely treatment is a bone marrow transplant.
What percent of the population gets leukemia?
I think that question is impossible to answer as there are different types of leukaemia. Treatments are improving all the time. Many people die from other causes whilst having leukaemia.
What are the symptoms of lymphatic cancer?
cancerous lymphnode is not painful but infected lymph node is painful
What is the prognosis for acute disseminating encephalomyelitis?
The prognosis depends on how much of the cord was damaged. Some people recover completely, while others have lasting problems and need help in learning how to cope with activities of daily living. People who develop spastic.
Yes.
How long can a person survive by taking chemo that has leukemia?
The length of time it takes to die from leukemia varies greatly. It really depends upon how advanced the illness is, how much of the body it has spread to, the overall health of the patient, and a number of other factors. Some patients die within a few weeks of diagnosis, while others die years later, or don't die from the illness at all.
No Sickle Cell is not like Leukemia... I am not sure why people assume that. I can tell you why Hematology (blood Disorders) and Oncology (Cancer) are together in the medical field as Hem/Onc. Leukemia was the first cancer discovered because Leukemia is a cancer of the blood they put it with blood disorders. SN: Hem/Onc is the only field of medicine where if you want to treat cancer you are forced into treating blood disorders, or vice vera.
What do people with leukemia have too many of?
your love being inlove so much so that its hard for you to stay single unfortunately its difficult for you to stay in love over time.too many people intrigue! you only your true love will be able to keep you interested over time
Why does anemia or thrombocytopenia develop in patients with leukemia?
Hematopoiesis occurs in the bone marrow. Leukemia is a kind of blood or bone marrow cancer which disrupts regular function and production of blood cells. A person with leukemia can not produce regular, healthy blood cells and that's why this person develop anemia.
