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Leukemia
A cancer of blood-forming tissues, hindering the body's ability to fight infection.
Is a type of:Blood disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Acute adult leukemia
Condition
Chronic leukemia
Condition
Childhood leukemia
Condition
Blast crisis
Condition
Chronic myelogenous leukemia
Condition
Acute myelogenous leukemia
Condition
Hairy cell leukemia
Condition
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