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What exactly is mild leukemia, is it fatal?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

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.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Keith Stockerl-Goldstein answered

Leukemia: All leukemia s are serious and require an evaluation by a specialist. Although some leukemias may not require tretment immediately most do.

Dr Dugan agreed

Answered 2/23/2013

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A member asked:

What exactly is mild leukemia, is it fatal?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Dr Ali agreed

Dr. Keith Stockerl-Goldstein answered

Dr Dugan agreed

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