Leukemia

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Leukemia(Free Handout)

Types



Leukemia is classified by how quickly it progresses. Acute leukemia is fast-growing and can overrun the body within a few weeks or months. By contrast, chronic leukemia is slow-growing and progressively worsens over years.


Acute versus Chronic Leukemia

The blood-forming (hematopoietic) cells of acute leukemia remain in an immature state, so they reproduce and accumulate very rapidly. Therefore, acute leukemia needs...Read the full article