Question 1

what causes leukemia?

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Leukemia cause: We don't know for sure. Leukemia develops as the consequence of a series of genetic changes in blood cell offsprings. These changes alter normal growth and differentiation of the cells, resulting in an accumulation of abnormal, immature blood cells in the bone marrow and peripheral blood. Exposure to chemicals, radiation, tobacco, or chemotherapy, infection, etc have been associated with leukemia.

Question 2

what causes leukemia? what is the treatment like? is it a long term and continuous  treatment? is it going to cost a lot?

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Depends: There are many types of leukemia and many types of treatment for each type. Some require just observation alone, otheres require aggressive, multiagency chemotherapy. Treatment can be quite expensive. Your best bet is an academic center that has extensive experience correctly diagnosing, treating and managing leukemia.

Question 3

what causes leukemia(blood cancer) and how to prevent it?

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Leukemia: In theory, it is possible that some leukemias are caused by unknown viruses. Very high dose radiation raises the risk (e.g. people living in Hiroshima or Nagasaki in the years after the atom bombs). But almost all cases have no known cause and no known way to prevent them. Fortunately, leukemia is rare. If you're generally healthy, please don't be worried about it.

Question 4

what causes acute myelogenous leukemia?

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DNA mutations: Leukemias occur due to mutations in dna. Many mutations have been linked to aml, however, the cause for most of the mutations remains unclear. Known risks include radiation exposure and certain chemical exposure.

Question 5

in what way can chemicals cause leukemia?

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Yes, sometimes: There are some chemicals that are known to cause bone marrow damage leading to acute leukemia. Most of these are chemotherapy drugs of the alkylating agents-class. Some petrochemicals like benzene are also implicated in some cases. Radiation from excessive exposure like from atomic bombs, or nuclear accidents are also known to cause it.

Question 6

what are the causes of leukemia in children?

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Unknown: Most leukemias in adults and children do not have a specific etiology. Some leukemias in children can be linked to genetic abnormalities like down's syndrome, neurofibromatosis, bloom syndrome, and others. Ethnicity may play a role in all, hispanic children tend to have higer risk. High birth weight has been associated with higher risk though really this is unclear. Other factors are inconsistent.

Question 7

what external chemicals can cause leukemia and where are they found?

Accepted Answer

Benzene products: Benzene used in petrochemical industry is one know cancer causing agent. But most cases of leukemia come out of the blue, without any obvious or known cause.  It is more of an accident of nature. I doubt you will be able to lay a finger on the cause of your leukemia.

Question 8

what is chronic eosinophilic leukemia? what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Variant of CML: This is a variant of chronic myelogenous leukemia. It is the consequence of an acquired mutation in the marrow, but what causes THAT is unknown.

Question 9

what could cause someone with leukemia to be in the fetal position and swollen?

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Many things: There are many reasons for this, all of which deserve a good conversation with your treating team. The disease may make the patient feel poorly, the therapies may do the same, medicines to treat the side effects of chemo as well... Your nurse should be able to be a good resource to discuss these issues with.

Question 10

grandpa has bladder cancer and cll leukemia. what causes these? so i know what to do to avoid ever developing either of these

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Preventention of Can: Cancer is primarily a disease of the older age groups (&gt;65 year olds). From that perspective you are too young to worry about it. yet there are precautions you can/should take to reduce your risk of developing cancer. This requires you to live a Healthy lifestyle, meaning a healthy Diet(ample vegies and fruits) and regular exercise so that your weight is normal;  stay away from Smoking and alcohol

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