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One of my friend having all leukaemia related symptoms expect weight loss..she is gaining her weight..is this leukaemia or something else?

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Weight can go up or: Some leukemia types are treated with steroids which can make you gain weight. Doe she have ALL type of leukemia?

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/3/2015

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