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

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Blood disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Types of

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
Condition
Chronic leukemia
Condition
Acute adult leukemia
Condition
Childhood leukemia
Condition
Chronic myelogenous leukemia
Condition
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Symptoms

Chills
Fever
Fatigue
Petechiae
Unexplained weight loss
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Leukemia
Idarubicin
3
5 reviews
Idamycin PFS
Cytarabine
Cerubidine
Daunorubicin

Tests

Blood chromosome analysis
Blood smear
Complete blood count

Risk factors

Personal

Exposure to radiation
Cigarette smoking

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