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ABSTRACT –

Leukemia is the cancer of blood forming tissues or bone marrow. It occurs when there is an abnormal growth of blood cells specifically non-functional white blood cells (WBCs).

• Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
• Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
• Chronic Myelogenous Leukemias (CML)

CAUSES –

• Damage in immature white blood cells giving rise to multiplication of abnormal WBCs
• DNA Mutations

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS –

• Fever or cold
• Excessive sweating
• Recurrent nose bleeding
• Weakness and anxiety
• Fatigue
• Body pain
• Frequent or severe infections
• Swollen lymph nodes, enlarged liver or spleen
• Losing body weight
• Tiny red spots on skin
• Low immunity

COMPLICATIONS –

• Anemia, Bronchial Pneumonia and Sore Throat
• This condition affects the body’s infection fighting cells which makes the patient susceptible to many infections

DIAGNOSIS –

• Physical Examination
• Blood Tests
• Bone Marrow Test

TREATMENT –

• Targeted Therapy
• Biological Therapy
• Radiation Therapy
• Stem Cell Transplant
• Chemotherapy

RISK FACTORS –

• Genetic disorders
• Exposure to certain toxic chemicals
• Family history of leukemia
• Smoking
• Previous cancer treatment
• Hair dyes

PREVENTION –

• Prevent exposure to carcinogenic substances
• Regular medical checkup and treatments
• Weighing risks and benefits
• Healthy habits and lifestyle

EPIDEMIOLOGY –

• It is most likely to affect people over the age of 55 years, however it is also common in children under 15 years of age.
• The prevalence of leukemia is 6% of the total population on a global level.