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Could you tell me what happens to red blood cells during leukemia?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

In leukemia: The bad cells "crowd out" the healthy cells, including those that produce red blood cells. Many leukemia patients develop severe anemia, and this worsens when the treatment includes strong chemotherapy.

Answered 4/18/2013

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