Leukemia is a cancer that is commonly diagnosed to anyone.

Leukemia is a type of Cancer, there are various types of Leukemia and they each carry many symptoms to it. Although Leukemia is incurable it is treatable. There are a variety of ways to find out whether or not a person has Leukemia. Leukemia is a cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. There are many types of Leukemia that exist. Some forms of Leukemia are more common in children, other forms of Leukemia occur mostly to adults. Leukemia symptoms vary depending on the type of Leukemia it is. The treatment for Leukemia can be complex, this all depends on the type of Leukemia and other factors. It is possible that doctors find chronic Leukemia in a routine blood test.

Leukemia is a type of cancer, cancer of blood cells, that is sometimes referred to as blood cancer. Leukemia usually involves the white blood cells which are a potent infection fighters. They normally grow and divide in an orderly way, as your body requires them. In people with Leukemia , the bone marrow generates abnormal white blood cells, which do not operate the way they should. Leukemia starts in the bone marrow, a soft tissue inside most bones. The bone marrow is where the blood cells are made. When Leukemia exists , the bone marrow makes many abnormal white cells referred to as leukemia cells. As mentioned before, these white cells, do not function properly. The cells grow and grow, and they don’t start growing when they should. Unfortunately, there isn’t only one type of Leukemia. There are many types and they each carry different symptoms to it.

Many types of Leukemia exist. Some forms of Leukemia are more common in children, other forms occur mostly in adults. The major types of Leukemia are : Acute Lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), Chronic myelogenous leukemia(CML), and other rarer types of Leukemia exist, including hairy cell leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative disorders. Acute lymphocytic leukemia is the most common type of leukemia in young children but it can also occur in adults. Acute myelogenous leukemia is a common type of leukemia, it occurs in children and adults. Although AML occurs in children and adults, it is most common in adults. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is most common in adult leukemia. With CLL , you may feel well for years without needing treatment. A person with Chronic myelogenous leukemia, which mainly affects adults, can have a few or no symptoms for months or years before entering a phase in which leukemia cells grow more rapidly.

Each type of Leukemia carry different types of symptoms.

Although scientists don’t understand the exact cause of leukemia they have found possible reasonings for is development. Leukemia seems to develop from a combination of both genetic and environmental factors. Leukemia is thought to occur when some blood cells acquire mutations in their DNA. There may be other changes in the cells that have yet to be fully understood could contribute to leukemia. Certain abnormalities cause the cell to grow and divide more rapidly and to continue living when normal cells would die. Over time, these abnormal cells can crowd out healthy blood cells in the bone marrow, leading to fewer healthy white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets, causing the signs and symptoms of leukemia. “Leukemia symptoms vary, depending on the type of Leukemia. There are common leukemia signs and symptoms. These symptoms include Fever or chills, persistent fatigue, weakness, frequent or severe infection, losing weight without trying, swollen lymph nodes, enlarged liver or spleen, Easy bleeding or bruising, recurrent nosebleeds, tiny red spots on your skin (petechiae), excessive sweating, especially at night, bone pain or tenderness.” (Mayo clinic staff, symptoms). Leukemia symptoms are often vague and not specific. Most people with cancer will lose weight at some point. When the person loses weight for no unknown reason, it is called an unexplained weight loss. An unexplained weight loss of 10 pounds or more may be the first sign of cancer. Unexplained weight loss happens most often with cancers of the pancreas, stomach, esophagus or lung. Fever is very commonly with cancer. It more often happens after cancer has spread from where it started. Mostly everyone with cancer will have fever at some point. Fever may be early sign of cancer, such as blood cancers like Leukemia and lymphoma. Fatigue is extreme tiredness that does not get any better with rest. It may happen early in some cancers, like leukemia. Pain may be an early symptom with some cancers . Some cancers can cause skin change that can be seen. These signs and symptoms include: Darker looking skin, yellowish skin and eyes, reddened skin, itching, and excessive hair growth. People may overlook early leukemia symptoms because they may resemble symptoms of the flu and other common illnesses. Rarely , leukemia may be discovered during blood tests for some other conditions. As soon as a person gets diagnosed with leukemia, the first thing they want to do is try and get rid of it. Along with general symptoms, a person should watch for certain other common signs and symptoms that could suggest cancer. There may be other causes for each of these , but it is important to see a doctor about them as soon as possible.

There are a variety of ways to find out whether or not a person has leukemia.

Cancer is a group of diseases that can cause almost any sign or symptoms will depend on where the cancer is, how big it is, and how much it affects the organs and tissues.Doctors may find chronic leukemia in a routine blood test, before symptoms begin. Unless the cancer spreads the signs/symptoms may appear in different parts of the body. As cancer grows, it can begin to push on nearby organs, blood vessels, and nerves. In case this happens or the person have signs or symptoms that suggest leukemia the person can undergo a variety of diagnostic exams. In a physical exam the doctor will look for physical signs of leukemia such as pale skin from anemia, swelling of your lymph nodes or enlargement of the liver and spleen. In blood tests the doctor can determine if they have abnormal levels of white blood cells or platelets just by looking at a sample of the person’s blood, and this may suggest leukemia. In a bone marrow test the doctor may recommend a procedure to remove a sample of bone marrow from the persons hipbone. The bone marrow is removed using a long, thin needle. The sample is sent to a laboratory to look for leukemia cells. Specialized tests of their leukemic cells may reveal certain characteristics that are used to determine their treatment options. The person may undergo additional tests to confirm the diagnosis and to determine the leukemia and its extent in the person’s body. Certain types of leukemia are classified into stages, indicating the severity of the disease. The leukemia stage helps the doctor determine a treatment plan. Although leukemia isn't curable it is treatable.

Treatment for leukemia can be complex and it all depends on the type of leukemia and other factors. There are strategies and resources that can help to make your treatment successful. Treatment for leukemia depends on many factors. Doctors determine leukemia treatment based on the person’s age and overall health, the type of leukemia the person has, and whether it has spread to other parts of the person's body. Common treatments used to fight leukemia include: Chemotherapy, a drug or combinations of drugs, biological therapy, targeted therapy, Radiation therapy, and Stem cell transplant. Chemotherapy is the major form of treatment for Leukemia. This drug uses chemicals to kill leukemia cells. Depending on the type of leukemia the person has , they may receive a single drug or a combination of drugs. The drugs may come in a pill form , or otherwise be injected directly into their veins. Biological therapy works by using treatments that help your immune systems recognize and attack leukemia cells. Targeted therapy uses drugs that attack specific vulnerabilities within your cancer cells. An example of a targeted therapy is the drug imatinib (Gleevec) stops the action of a protein within the leukemic cells of chronic myelogenous leukemia, this can help control the disease. Radiation therapy uses X-rays or other high energy beams to damage leukemia cells and stop their growth. During this therapy, the person lies on a table while a large machine moves around them, directing the radiation to precise points of their body. The person may receive radiation in one specific area of their body where there is a collection of leukemia cells , or the person may receive radiation over their whole body. Radiation therapy may be used to prepare for a stem cell transplant. A stem cell transplant is a procedure to prepare the deceased bone marrow with a healthy bone marrow. Before a stem cell transplant, the person receives high doses of chemotherapy or radiation therapy to destroy the deceased bone marrow. Then they receive an infusion of blood-forming stem cells that help to rebuild their bone marrow. The person may receive stem cells from a donor, or in some cases the person may be able to use their own stem cells. The stem cell transplant is very similar to a bone marrow transplant. There are many ways that can help a person know whether they have leukemia or not. In brief , Leukemia is a curable type of cancer that carries different types of symptoms and can easily be diagnosed on children and adults. Leukemia is cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. Although many types of leukemia exist, some forms are more common in children and other forms occur mostly in adults. The types of leukemia are Acute lymphocytic leukemia, Acute myelogenous leukemia, Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Chronic myelogenous leukemia and others. Leukemia symptoms vary and it all depends on the type of leukemia. Leukemia is not curable but it is treatable. There are a variety of ways to help find out whether or not a person has leukemia. In conclusion, leukemia is a type of blood cancer. There are many types of leukemia and they each carry many symptoms to it. The only way to get rid of leukemia is to treat it because unfortunately leukemia is not curable. There are many ways to help a person find out whether or not they have leukemia. It is a cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues, this includes the bone marrow and the the lymphatic system. The bone marrow is a soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones, in which blood cells are produced. The lymphatic system is the network of vessels through which lymph drains from the tissue into the blood. Some types of leukemia are more common in children others are more common in adults, and a few are equally diagnosed among children and adults. The leukemia symptoms can vary depending on the type of leukemia. The treatment for leukemia also vary depending on the existing leukemia in the person's body. The treatment for leukemia can be complex depending on the type of leukemia and other factors. Some of the many types of treatments are chemotherapy, biological therapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, and stem cell transplant. There is a possibility that a doctor may find chronic leukemia from a routine blood test.