Leukemia Cancer of WBC’s – Fight infection Starts in bone marrow Commonly childhood disease.
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Symptoms of Leukemia • Loss of Appetite
• Lack of Energy
• Flu-like symptoms
• Easy bruising or bleeding
• Poor wound healing and infections
Lymphoma
• Begins in Lymphatic system– Drain excess tissue
fluid (lymph) • Uncontrolled growth
of lymphocytes • Hodgkin’s and Non-
Hodgkin’s
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
• 2010 raised $72 million
• Supporting 347 research projects
• Provide financial assistance to patients