LEUKEMIA

WHO DISCOVERED LEUKEMIA

• The discovery of leukemia is largely credited to Rudolf Virchow and
• John Hughes Bennett as they were the first to observe the disease.

WHAT IS THE CURRENT STATUS OF RESEARCH FOR THE LEUKEMIA

• Researchers are now studying the causes, diagnosis, supportive care,
• and treatment of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) at many medical
• centers, university hospitals, and other institutions.

SYMPTOMS

• swollen lymph nodes
• fever and night sweats
• feeling weak or tired
• weight loss for no reason
• pain in bones and joints

system it effects and receivers

• Leukemia is a cancer of cells that produce blood cells.
• Typically, Leukemia targets the bone marrow in the human body.
• anyone can have luekemia

treatment and how diagnosed

• Chemotherapy is the major form of treatment for leukemia.
• Chemotherapy is the major form of treatment for leukemia.

bibliography

• http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/leukemia/DS00351/DSECTION=treatments-and-d...
• http://cancer.osu.edu/patientsandvisitors/cancerinfo/cancertypes/leukemia/f...
• http://www.medicinenet.com/leukemia/page5.htm#symptoms