Question 1

what exactly is mild leukemia, is it fatal?

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Mild? no such thing: There is no such a thing as mild leukemia. We classify leukemia as an acute vs chronic leukemia; a b cell-leukemia vs a t cell leukemia; but not as a mild  leukemia. Discuss in detail with your doctor what he/she meant.

Question 2

leukemia and lower left back pain?

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Talk to you onc doc: Many leukemias are treated with steroids, which can cause bone problems. We take bone complaints pretty seriously. Check with your onvologist. He or she may want to set up x-rays or other scans to determine the cause for the pain.

Question 3

woke up this morning with pain under my left rib. it comes and goes and is not excruciating but it is uncomfortable. i'm scared this could be leukemia?

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Watch and wait: What you described is not a symptom of leukemia. You may take an over the counter pain relief like Tylenol. If the pain gets worse, or other symptoms develop, it would be prudent to see a doctor.
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Question 4

how long can a person live with acute myeloid leukemia when it is left untreated?

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Varies: Though this varies widely, the median survival is in the range of 6 weeks.

Question 5

how do i deal with the fact that my mother has leukemia and doesn't have long left to live?

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There may be solutio: Your doctor or your mothers treating doctor can help inform you about the exact diagnosis and the anticipated prognosis. Since there are 4 types of leukemias, each with a variable prognosis, you need to find out the type of leukemia she has. This will then lead you to find out if she is receiving good treatment which can often give many years of survival depending on her response to treatment.

Question 6

3yr old was diagnosed with mild anemia, what could cause this? could it be leukemia?:/ very worried, she has never been a big eater (23.5pounds)

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Anemia: Mutilpe causes of anemia, but there should be other blood count issues, with the white blood count and platelet count as well if we were worried about leukemia.  Diet can play a huge role in anemia, and drinking lots of milk can cause it.

Question 7

for the past 3 years my monocyte levels have increased 2018 .660, 2019 .750, 2020, .880 which is over, i have generalized itching ussually everyday, maybe takes a couple days off, have type 2 diabetes , and mild copd, worried about leukemia?

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: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, the data is not suggestive of leukemia.   
 Wish you good health!

Question 8

why is there a hard, immobile lump underneath the bruise on my upper left arm? leukemia?

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Is called hematoma: Likely you are describing a hematoma- which is blood accumulation on the tissue underneath the skin. When you have trauma that is significant enough to give you noticeable bruise- bleeding process also happens on the area underneath the skin-some blood accumulated plus minus inflammatory process- and combination will give you " a lump". Put some icepacks/cold compress.

Question 9

feels like someone is squeezing my left forearm between wrist and elbow. dull, achy pain - not severe. normal cbc 4 weeks ago. concerned abou leukemia?

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Forearm pain: From what you have said 1- left arm 2- squeezing pain 3- leukemia concern. If i want to put a common denominator it would be anemia. But since you have checked your blood counts, leukemia concerns are not warranted. Pain in the left forearm could be referred pain from the heart. At your age could be myositis (muscle inflammation). Neurofibroma in the area or torn muscle. You need a check up asap.

Question 10

if left shift neutrophils are reported but no sign of infection i read this may be leukemia. since march i have other cbc done due to high ferritin, 1st cbc reports left shift, next few all normal,23/06 left shift. in leukemia would it be intermitten?

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: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, if left shift is the only abnormality noted, it is not a cause for concern.     
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Leukemia and lower left back pain?

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Woke up this morning with pain under my left rib. it comes and goes and is not excruciating but it is uncomfortable. i'm scared this could be leukemia?

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How long can a person live with acute myeloid leukemia when it is left untreated?

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How do i deal with the fact that my mother has leukemia and doesn't have long left to live?

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3yr old was diagnosed with mild anemia, what could cause this? could it be leukemia?:/ very worried, she has never been a big eater (23.5pounds)

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For the past 3 years my monocyte levels have increased 2018 .660, 2019 .750, 2020, .880 which is over, i have generalized itching ussually everyday, maybe takes a couple days off, have type 2 diabetes , and mild copd, worried about leukemia?

A member asked:

Why is there a hard, immobile lump underneath the bruise on my upper left arm? leukemia?

A member asked:

Feels like someone is squeezing my left forearm between wrist and elbow. dull, achy pain - not severe. normal cbc 4 weeks ago. concerned abou leukemia?

A member asked:

If left shift neutrophils are reported but no sign of infection i read this may be leukemia. since march i have other cbc done due to high ferritin, 1st cbc reports left shift, next few all normal,23/06 left shift. in leukemia would it be intermitten?

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