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Leukemia
Also called: blood cancer

A cancer of blood-forming tissues, hindering the body's ability to fight

infection.

Rare
Fewer than 1 million cases per year (India)

Treatable by a medical professional

Requires a medical diagnosis

Lab tests or imaging always required

Leukaemia is cancer of blood-forming tissues, including bone marrow.

Many types exist such as acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, acute myeloid
leukaemia and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
Many patients with slow-growing types of leukaemia don't have
symptoms. Rapidly growing types of leukaemia may cause symptoms that
include fatigue, weight loss, frequent infections and easy bleeding or
bruising.
Treatment is highly variable. For slow-growing leukaemias, treatment may
include monitoring. For aggressive leukaemias, treatment includes
chemotherapy that's sometimes followed by radiation and stem-cell
transplant.

Ages affected
0-2
3-5
6-13
14-18
19-40
41-60
60+

Symptoms

Requires a medical diagnosis

Many patients with slow-growing types of leukaemia don't have
symptoms. Rapidly growing types of leukaemia may cause symptoms that
include fatigue, weight loss, frequent infections and easy bleeding or
bruising.

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People may experience:

Pain areas: in the bones or joints
Whole body: cancer-related fatigue, chills, dizziness, fatigue, fever, loss
of appetite, night sweats, weakness, or sweating
Gastrointestinal: blood in stool, diarrhoea, or nausea
Skin: rashes or red spots
Also common: bleeding, easy bruising, frequent infections, headache,
infection, mouth ulcer, nosebleed, pallor, shortness of breath, swelling,
swollen lymph nodes, or unintentional weight loss

Critical: consult a doctor for medical advice

Note: The information you see describes what usually happens with a medical condition, but
doesn't apply to everyone. This information isn't medical advice, so make sure that you
contact a health care provider if you have a medical problem. If you think you may have a
medical emergency, call your doctor or a emergency number immediately.
Sources: Apollo Hospitals and others. Learn more

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