LEUKEMIA

WHAT IS LEUKEMIA?

• Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that begins with the bone marrow
• It starts with white blood cells, and they are not able to fight off germs
• Bone marrow creates abnormal blood cells, which clot the bloodstream
• The two types are acute leukemia and chronic leukemia

RELATING TO THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

• Leukemia is a cancer classified in the circulatory system
• This system consists of blood, which makes this disease part of it
• Leukemia eventually affects the heart; the heart pumps the blood that is abnormal

CURE AND TREATMENT

• Most people with leukemia are treated with chemothereapy
• Other treatments include radiation, bone marrow transplant, and more
• The majority of people can be cured of the disease if they are treated

FUN FACT ABOUT LEUKEMIA

• Did you know...
• About 31% more males have leukemia than females