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Leukemia Is A Form Of Cancer That Impacts The Blood And Bone Marrow. The Process Often Initiates In The Bone Marrow, Where Blood Cells Are Generated. The Condition Entails The Excessive Generation Of Atypical White Blood Cells, Which Play A Role In Combating Infections. Leukemia Cells, Which Are Aberrant White Blood Cells, Proliferate Rapidly And Disrupt The Normal Function Of Healthy Blood Cells. Leukemia Can Be Categorized Into Different Categories Based On The Rate Of Illness Advancement (Acute Or Chronic) And The Specific White Blood Cell Type Affected (Lymphoid Or Myeloid). Leukemia Primarily Consists Of The Following Types: - Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (All) Is A Kind Of Leukemia That Mostly Impacts Lymphoid Cells And Advances Quickly, Especially In Youth. - Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (Cll) Is A Type Of Cancer That Mostly Impacts Lymphoid Cells And Advances Gradually, Typically Found In Elderly Individuals. - Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Is A Type Of Cancer That Impacts Myeloid Cells And Advances Quickly. It Can Manifest In Both Children And Adults. - Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (Cml) Impacts Myeloid Cells And Advances Gradually, With The Potential To Evolve Into A More Aggressive State. The Precise Etiology Of Leukemia Is Frequently Unidentified, Although Specific Risk Factors Can Elevate The Probability Of Illness Onset. Risk Factors Include Excessive Radiation Exposure, Specific Chemicals Like Benzene, Hereditary Variables, And Certain Viral Infections Such As Human T-Cell Leukemia Virus Or Epstein-Barr Virus. Leukemia Symptoms Can Differ According On The Kind And Stage Of The Disease, But Commonly Include Fatigue, Weakness, Fever, Easy Bruising Or Bleeding, Recurrent Infections, Weight Loss, Swollen Lymph Nodes, And Bone Pain. Diagnosis Usually Includes Blood Testing, Bone Marrow Biopsy, And Imaging Tests To Evaluate The Disease's Severity. Leukemia Treatment Options May Consist Of Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy, Targeted Therapy, Immunotherapy, And Stem Cell Transplantation. Treatment Selection Is Based On Variables Such Leukemia Kind, Patient's Age And General Health, And Illness Stage. Progress In Medical Research And Treatment Has Greatly Enhanced The Outlook For Numerous Individuals With Leukemia. The Prognosis Can Significantly Differ Based On Variables Like The Specific Form Of Leukemia And The Timing Of Its Diagnosis. Regular Monitoring And Continuous Medical Attention Are Frequently Required To Manage The Disease And Its Associated Complications.

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