Leukemia
Leukaemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood. The bone marrow is producing abnormal white blood cells and has lost its normal function of fighting infections in the body. Leukaemia can be chronic or acute. The four common types of leukaemia include chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, chronic myeloid leukaemia, acute lymphocytic leukaemia and acute myeloid leukaemia. One can suspect the presence of leukaemia by noting these signs and symptoms: fevers or night sweats, frequent infections, tiredness, headaches, bleeding and bruising, pain in the bones and joints, swelling or discomfort in the abdomen, swollen lymph nodes, and noticeable weight loss. Similar to other cancer treatments, leukaemia may be treated with radiation therapy, chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation.
Hudson Valley Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society