LUEKEMIA

ABOUT LEUKEMIA

• There are 8 types of leukemia
• The most common is AML
• There are different types of AML
• Smoking may cause a higher risk of Leukemia
• Leukemia may affect red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets

Acute Myeloid Leukemia
AML is a rapidly growing cancer of the blood affecting immune cells in the bone marrow. Adult AML is a type in of cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeblast(a type of white blood cell),red blood cells, and platelets

WHERE DOES IT START

• AML starts in the bone marrow ( inside of your bone) and spreads rapidly through your body

THE SIGNS THAT U HAVE AML

• Signs and symptoms of adult AML include fever, feeling tired, and easy bruising or bleeding. Tests that examine the blood and bone marrow are used to detect (find) and diagnose adult AML.

SYPTOMTYS

• Fever,Chills
• Fatigue, Weakness
• Weight Loss
• Night Sweats
• Joint Pain
• Headaches
• Shortness of Breath
• Easy Bruises and Bleed

ACUTE OR CHRONIC

• The word "acute" in acute myelogenous leukemia denotes the disease's rapid progression. It's called myelogenous (my-uh-LOHJ-uh-nus) leukemia because it affects a group of white blood cells called the myeloid cells, which normally develop into the various types of mature blood cells, such as red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

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• Leukemia is either acute (comes on suddenly) or chronic (lasts a long time). Also, the type of leukemic cell determines whether it is an acute leukemia or chronic leukemia. Chronic leukemia rarely affects children; acute leukemia affects adults and children.
• Leukemia accounts for about 2% of all cancers. Men are more likely to develop the disease than women.
• Leukemia is not believed to be inherited; most cases occur in people without any family history of the disease.

HOW CAN YOU GET IT

• Exposure to radiation and chemicals such as benzene (found in unleaded gasoline) and other hydrocarbons Exposure to agents used to cure or control other cancers, including radiation Certain genetic abnormalities, such as Down syndrome.

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