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Alexis Ramos
Leukemia
CancerLeukemia is a type of cancer that
affects the blood and the bone marrow.
The disease develops when blood cells
produced in the bone marrow grows out of
control.
Types of Leukemia The four most common type of leukemia are:• Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)• Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)• Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
People with diagnosed with Leukemia per year
New Cases per Year
Deaths per year0
5000100001500020000250003000035000400004500050000
47,150 people23,540 people
Symptoms of Leukemia
Kids with leukemia may experience increase episodes of
fever and infections.
People with leukemia might bruise and bleed easily.
More SymptomsPeople with leukemia may
become anemic, this makes them appear pale and may
become abnormally tired and short of breath while playing.
More Symptoms Other symptoms of Leukemia can Include:• Pain in the bones or Joints, sometimes causing a limp.• Swollen lymph nodes• Poor Appetite
Getting Diagnosed To get Diagnosed you may have one or more of this test:• Physical test• Blood test• Bone Marrow test
Treatments for Leukemia People with leukemia have may treatment options. The options are:•Watchful Waiting• Chemotherapy• Targeted Therapy•Biological Therapy•Radiation Therapy•Stem Cell Transplant