A member asked:

Anemia can cause leukemia? i have anemia what should i do?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: Anemia does not cause leukemia. Anemia is seen in lots of conditions. One of the most common is iron deficiency or nutritional. Anemia can be seen with leukemia but anemia does not cause leukemia.

Answered 9/29/2016

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