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(Free-Press-Release.com) June 28, 2010 -- Leukemias

Leukemias are cancers of the blood or blood-forming organs. When leukemia develops, the body produces a large number of abnormal blood cells. In most types of leukemia, the abnormal cells are white blood cells. The leukemia cells usually look different from normal blood cells, and they do not function properly. Leukemia can either be acute or chronic. In acute leukemia the abnormal blood cells are blasts that remain very immature and cannot carry out their normal functions. The number of blasts increases rapidly, thus creating a greater and earlier impact on the victim. In chronic leukemia, some blast cells are present which are comparatively more mature, and thus can carry out some of their normal functions. The number of blasts increases at a lower pace than in acute leukemia, as a result of which such condition worsens gradually.

Leukemia cells are abnormal cells that cannot do what normal blood cells do. They cannot help the body fight infections.



Depending on the number of abnormal cells and where these cells collect, patients with leukemia may have a number of symptoms like:


* Fever, chills, and other flu-like symptoms;
* Weakness and fatigue;
* Frequent infections;
* Loss of appetite and/or weight;
* Swollen or tender liver, spleen and lymph nodes
* Easy bleeding or bruising;

* Tiny red spots under the skin;
* Swollen or bleeding gums;
* Sweating, especially at night; and/or
* Bone or joint pain.

Treatment for leukemia is complex. It varies with the type of leukemia and is not the same for all patients. The doctor plans the treatment to fit each patient`s needs. The treatment depends not only on the type of leukemia, but also on certain features of the leukemia cells, the extent of the disease, and whether the leukemia has been treated before. It also depends on the patient`s age, symptoms, and general health.

Acute leukemia needs to be treated right away. The goal of treatment is to bring about a remission. Then, when there is no evidence of the disease, more therapy may be given to prevent a relapse. Many people with acute leukemia can be cured.

Chronic leukemia patients who do not have symptoms may not require immediate treatment. However, they should have frequent checkups so the doctor can see whether the disease is progressing. When treatment is needed, it can often control the disease and its symptoms. However, chronic leukemia can seldom be cured.

Most patients with leukemia are treated with chemotherapy. Some also may have radiation therapy and/or bone marrow transplantation (BMT) or biological therapy. In some cases, surgery to remove the spleen (an operation called splenectomy) may be part of the treatment plan.

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