Leukemia

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Causes



Although researchers have studied the many cellular changes associated with leukemia, it is unknown why these changes occur. It is likely that certain risk factors are involved. Many factors (e.g., age, genetics) are unmodifiable (beyond control). Other factors (e.g., environmental, lifestyle-related variables) are more controllable (modifiable).




It is now known that all cancers, including leukemia, begin as a mutation in the genetic material—the DNA (deoxyribonuclei...Read the full article