Types of leukemia and blood cancer in adults

in leukemia •  2 years ago 

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, where blood cells are produced. There are many different types of leukemia, but they are generally classified into two main categories: acute leukemia and chronic leukemia. Acute leukemia progresses rapidly and requires immediate treatment, while chronic leukemia progresses more slowly and may not require treatment for some time. In this blog post, we will focus on Blood Cancer Symptoms and the common types of leukemia in adults.

There are three main types of blood cancer: leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Symptoms of blood cancer can vary depending on the type and stage of the disease.
Symptoms of blood cancer

1)Fatigue and weakness
2)Unexplained weight loss
3)Night sweats
4)Enlarged lymph nodes
5)Frequent infections
6)Bone pain
7)Abdominal discomfort

Types of leukemia:
1)Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
2)Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
3)Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
4)Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

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