Leukemia is cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. Many types of leukemia exist. Some forms of leukemia are more common in children. Other forms of leukemia occur mostly in adults. Leukemia usually involves the white blood cells. This presentation consists of are as follow: Types of Leukemia Symptoms Causes and Risks Treatment of Leukemia

1. WHAT IS
LEUKEMIA?
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2. LEUKEMIA
Leukemia, a cancer of the blood-forming
tissues characterized by a large increase in
the numbers of white blood cells (leukocytes)
in the circulation or bone marrow. A number
of different leukemias are classified
according to the course of the disease and
the predominant type of white blood cell
involved.

3. TYPES OF LEUKEMIA
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML)
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
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4. Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)

4. Abnormal bleeding
Weight loss
Fatigue
Malaise (nonspecific feeling of bodily
discomfort)
Excessive bruising (hematoma)
Weakness
Bone or joint pain
Abdominal pain
Infections and fever
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SYMPTOMS
Fatigueness

5. A hereditary inclination
Down Syndrome
Human T-lymphotropic infection (HTLV)
Human immunodeficiency infection (HIV)
Petrochemical exposure, like benzene
Artificial ionizing radiation exposure
Tobacco use
Utilization of certain hair dyes
CAUSES OR RISK

6. TREATMENT OF LEUKEMIA
Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is synthetic compounds, given via mouth or into a
vein or line or administered in shots under the skin (subcutaneously). The synthetic
compounds kill leukemia cells or prevent them from multiplying.
Radiation Therapy: This treatment utilizes high-energy radiation like X-ray to kill
leukemia cells or prevent them from developing. Radiation is coordinated to correct
locales in your body
Immunotherapy: This treatment, additionally called biologic treatment, utilizes
certain medications to support your body’s own protection framework – your
immune system – to battle leukemia.
Targeted treatment: This treatment utilizes drugs that are centred around a
particular provision of leukemia cells.

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