Leukemia

Synonyms in a broader sense White blood cancer Myeloid leukemia Lymphatic leukemia ALL (Acute Lymphatic Leukemia) AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) CLL (Chronic Lymphatic Leukemia) CML (Chronic Myeloid Leukemia) Meningeosis leucaemica Definition White blood cancer (leukemia) is not to be understood as a single disease, but as a collective term for several diseases. This includes malignant … Leukemia

Causes | Leukemia

Causes Ionizing rays: After the nuclear bomb attacks in Japan and the nuclear reactor accident in Chernobyl, an increased incidence of the leukemias ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) and AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) was observed. Smoking: It is mainly a risk factor for AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) benzene: it is also a risk factor for the … Causes | Leukemia

Other possible symptoms | Symptoms of lymph gland cancer

Other possible symptoms Approximately 10-25% of patients develop itching, which can affect the skin of the entire body. The exact cause of this itching is not known. However, it is suspected that certain chemical substances are released by the degenerated cells, which irritate the sensitive nerves of the skin and thus trigger itching. If the … Other possible symptoms | Symptoms of lymph gland cancer