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Leukaemia
Leukaemias are a group of cancers which can occur in people of any age, from young children to the elderly. Leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells, starting in your bone marrow. Because the bone marrow no longer produces enough normal blood cells and platelets, anaemia, infections and bruising occurs. Even though leukaemias may not produce lumps they are still a type of cancer. Two types of white blood cells can be involved - lymphoid or myeloid and their cancers are named after them.
Some leukaemias appear suddenly and progress rapidly over days to weeks. These are called acute leukaemias. Others progress slowly over months to years, these are the chronic leukaemias. Each type of leukaemia needs different treatment.
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See also Cancer treatments, Coping with cancer and Support services on this website.
Leukaemia Foundation - comprehensive information on leukaemias, myelomas, lymphomas and related blood disorders, also available in other languages  Top |
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