LEUKAEMIA

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, causing the overproduction of abnormal white blood cells. Leukemia can be classified into four main types: acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).

Symptoms of leukemia can include:

1. Fatigue
2. Pale skin
3. Shortness of breath
4. Bruising or bleeding easily
5. Pain or tenderness in the bones or joints
6. Painless lumps in the neck, underarm, stomach, or groin
7. Recurrent infections
8. Loss of appetite or weight loss
9. Night sweats

Diagnosis of leukemia is typically made through a combination of physical exam, medical history, and laboratory tests, including complete blood count (CBC), bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, and genetic testing.

Treatment for leukemia may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplantation, targeted therapy, or a combination of these treatments, depending on the type and stage of the leukemia