Question 1

can a thalassemia trait patient also have leukemia?

Accepted Answer

Thalassemia: Yes it is quite possible to have both conditions.

Question 2

what are some specific questions i can ask someone with leukemia? something that only someone with the disease would know?

Accepted Answer

See below: It is first good to know what type of leukemia they have? There are at least 4-5 different types, typically classified as acute leukemia or chronic leukemia and each category has myeloid or lymphatic lineages. The the age makes a difference in the odds of cure.
Lastly it is good to ask if their leukemia is in complete remission(cr) or not...This is especially critial in order to survive acute leuk.

Question 3

are there specific blood tests for leukemia besides cbc?

Accepted Answer

Blood smear and BM: Examination of blood smear, studies of markers on circulating cells, bone marrow examination by multiple modalties, including flow cytometry and molecular testing are the routine now.

Question 4

how common/rare is it to still have bone marrow cancer/leukemia even after all the specific blood tests done to look for it are normal?

Accepted Answer

Not common : And I would say non existant, you need to stop worrying and chasing such diagnosis, if you are anxious about it, see a psychiatrist, for own well being, wish you well

Question 5

is it usually a bad sign if my doctor tells me all of a sudden to stop taking certain medications prescribed by him that i was taking while in the hospital? to be specific i have leukemia and these pills were to prevent certain infections.

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Clearly you are worried about this. As someone who isn't knowledgeable about your condition, I wouldn't want to venture a guess. Please contact your doctor directly to find out the reason that the medications were stopped.

Question 6

i am certain i have a blood cancer. i was exposed to a lot of formaldehyde as a child. almond size lumps all over body, discoloration around eyes. what specific leukemia and lymphoma does that chemical cause? wbc 3.2. young male. symptoms 2 years.

Accepted Answer

Get studied: This site does not offer diagnosis or treatment. Formaldehyde may or may not be an issue. It is one of many breakdown products of alcohol ingestion so many are exposed through life. If this is interfering with your enjoyment of life get a good workup done. A WBC as listed is not specific for anything.

Question 7

how can  leukemia start off?

Accepted Answer

It is a form of bloo: It is a cancer of the blood, so it begins in the bone marrow and spills over into the blood. The cause is not known...An accident of nature is one way to accept it., just like any other serious illness.

Question 8

can you tell me about leukemia?

Accepted Answer

Very briefly: Leukemia is a form of blood and bone marrow cancer.  Some forms can be cured and some not.  The outcome depends heavily on the type of leukemia, age of the patient, previous state of health, genetic abnormalities, and many other factors.  The initial signs and symptoms may be very nonspecific and therefore, if a concern for leukemia exists, consultation with  a physician is recommended.

Question 9

how is leukemia patches look like?

Accepted Answer

Usually none: Most leukemia patients have either no skin involvement, or nothing more than bruises or small spots of bleeding under the skin (petechiae).  Lumps or rashes are unusual for most leukemia cases.  There are exceptions.  If you have leukemia, see your doctor ASAP.

Question 10

how to get exposed leukemia quickly?

Accepted Answer

See below...: If you mean how to find out if a patient has leukemia, consulting a physician is necessary.  If the doctor decides that signs and/or symptoms suspicious for leukemia are present, he/she will usually start by ordering a blood test.  If the blood findings support a diagnosis of leukemia then a bone marrow study is also necessary.

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Are there specific blood tests for leukemia besides cbc?

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How common/rare is it to still have bone marrow cancer/leukemia even after all the specific blood tests done to look for it are normal?

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Is it usually a bad sign if my doctor tells me all of a sudden to stop taking certain medications prescribed by him that i was taking while in the hospital? to be specific i have leukemia and these pills were to prevent certain infections.

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I am certain i have a blood cancer. i was exposed to a lot of formaldehyde as a child. almond size lumps all over body, discoloration around eyes. what specific leukemia and lymphoma does that chemical cause? wbc 3.2. young male. symptoms 2 years.

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