Leukemia

Commonly called blood cancer, leukemia usually begins in the bone marrow (soft tissue inside bones). When white blood cells grow abnormally, they become blasts or leukemia cells.

Types of Leukemia

Acute Leukemia

It is characterized by a rapid increase in the number of immature blood cells. Immediate treatment is required in this case.

Chronic Leukemia

It is characterized by the excessive buildup of relatively mature but abnormal white blood cells. It typically takes months or years to progress.

Lymphocytic Leukemia

It affects the lymphoid cells which form lymphatic tissues that are responsible for the immune system.

Myelogenous Leukemia

It affects the myeloid cells that give rise to red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelet-producing cells.

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

It is slow-growing leukemia that affects lymphoid cells.

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)

It initially grows slowly and affects the myeloid cells in the body.

Acute Lymphocytic (Lymphoblastic) Leukemia (ALL)

It grows very fast and affects lymphoid cells. This is the most common type of leukemia.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

It also grows very fast and affects the myeloid cells.

Signs & Symptoms of Leukemia

Bleeding & bruising problems
Unusual tiredness or fatigue
Fever, chills, night sweats
Unintentional weight loss
Nausea or a feeling of fullness
Frequent or unusual infections

Treatment of Leukemia

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy uses drugs to destroy leukemia cells. Depending on the type of leukemia, a single drug or combination of drugs is used. It can be given orally through tablets or intravenously.

Biological Therapy

Biological therapy works by helping the immune system recognize and attack leukemia cells. It uses natural body substances or drugs to boost the defense system.

Targeted Therapy

Targeted therapy uses drugs that attack specific vulnerabilities within the cancer cells. It is less toxic to healthy cells.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy uses X-rays or other high-energy beams to damage leukemia cells and stop their growth. It is often used in combination with other treatments.

Stem Cell Transplant or Bone Marrow Transplant

A stem cell transplant is a procedure to replace the diseased bone marrow with healthy bone marrow. Before this treatment, a high dose of chemotherapy or radiation therapy is used to destroy the diseased bone marrow.

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