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Does any one get cancer of the blood?
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The Leukemias: Cancers of the blood cells are commonly known as/called leukemias. There are two main types: lymphocytic and myeloid leukemias, each has several subtypes. There is a unique type called hairy-cell leukemia as well. There are approximately 45000 cases diagnosed each year in the us. Go to the american cancer society website to learn more, if you are interested. Good luck.
Answered 12/9/2013
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