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How Does Leukemia Affect the Body?
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells, usually the white blood cells though it can start in other types of blood cells. In patients with leukemia, the bone marrow in the center of the bones produces abnormal blood cells that grow out of control and get into the bloodstream. Fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, easy bruising and others may be symptoms of leukemia, if there are any at all. -
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Leukemia is a cancer of the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow. Fevers, night sweats, frequent infections, fatigue, weight loss, and easy bleeding or bruising are symptoms of leukemia. Leukemia is diagnosed with blood tests, biopsies, chest X-rays, and lumbar puncture. Treatment for leukemia may involve chemotherapy, targeted therapy, biological therapy, radiation, stem cell transplantation, surgery, or a combination of these. Many factors determine the prognosis for leukemia.
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How Does Leukemia Affect the Body? Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells, usually the white blood cells though it can start in other types of blood cells. In patients with leukemia, the bone marrow in the center of the bones produces abnormal blood cells that grow out of control and get into the bloodstream. Fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, easy bruising and others may be symptoms of leukemia, if there are any at all.
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