Question 1

which types of leukemia are there?

Accepted Answer

4 types: They come as 2 acute and 2 chronic types of leukemias. Your hematologist/oncologist can explain the differences.

Question 2

is any type of leukemia hereditory?

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No: Most are not inherited.

Question 3

what are the main causes of leukemia?

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Random mutations...: occur in our body's cells because they are not able to correct all of the millions of DNA damage events that naturally occur during our life. In the event that a bone marrow progenitor cell gets hit with an unlucky series of mutations then a leukemic cell will be made, and grow out of control. Familial susceptibility, or exposures (e.g. chemotherapy, radiation, or benzene) may increase this risk.

Question 4

what are the types of leukemia in kids?

Accepted Answer

ALL is most common: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (all) is the most common childhood leukemia.  Although it requires aggressive therapy it is a curable type of leukemia.  Acute myeloid leukemia is less common and also requires aggressive chemotherapy but is harder to cure.  There are other less common types of leukemia in children as well as these.

Question 5

which type of pain does leukemia cause?

Accepted Answer

Rarely causes pain: It is uncommon to have pain as a symptom of leukemia. But if you have it then it is likely to be from the bones, most often from the pelvic/low back area. But you should know what type of leukemia you are dealing with(?) as there are 4 different types which can be either acute or chronic leukemia, with entirely different symptoms from one to the other(s).

Question 6

which is the most dangerous type of leukemia in adults?

Accepted Answer

Acute leukemia: All leukemia are serious medical problems. But the most dangerous one is acute leukemia ( myeloid or lymphoblastic). Acute leukemia requires a series of very intensive chemotherapy regimen and stem cell transplantation in appropriate setting.

Question 7

what are the common types of leukemia for a 25 year old?

Accepted Answer

Cml: Cml, hairy cell though AML and all can happen.

Question 8

what medications are used to treat all, a type of leukemia?

Accepted Answer

Combination chemo: The drug choicees are variable among different age groups. Children with ALL are commonly treated with Vincristine/ Prednisone initially and later receive 6MP and Methotrexate. In adults we tend to use Cyclophosphamide, Adriamycin (doxorubicin) vicristine and Dexamethasone. L-Asparaginase is commonly used but only in children. In Ph+ve patients Imatinib is added as well.

Question 9

which types of leukemia are not curable?

Accepted Answer

All leukemia types..: may be cured in some people but not in others. Factors which make leukemia very high risk and less likely to be cured include certain chromosomal aberrations, abnormal (dysplastic) shapes of the leukemia cells, and old age of the patient. To be more precise one must first determine which kind of leukemia we are dealing with.

Question 10

is chronic neutropenia a type of leukemia?

Accepted Answer

No: Chronic neutropenia is not a type of leukemia. However, a very low neutrophil count can increase the risk for serious and recurrent infections.

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