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Leukemia, also called leukemia, is a group of leukemia that usually starts in the bone marrow and results in a large number of abnormal blood cells. These blood cells are not fully developed and are called inflammation or leukemia cells. The exact cause of leukemia is unknown. The combination of genetic and environmental factors (not inherited) is believed to play a role. Risk factors include smoking, ionizing radiation, other chemicals (such as benzene), previous chemotherapy, and Down syndrome. People with a family history of leukemia are also at higher risk. There are four main types of leukemia - acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), acute lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and other rare types. Leukemias and lymphomas are both members of a broad spectrum of blood, bone marrow, and lymphoid tissues, known as tumors of the hematopoietic and lymphoid tissues. Symptoms may include bleeding and bruising, feeling tired, fever and a higher risk of infection. These symptoms occur due to lack of normal blood cells. The diagnosis is usually done by a blood test or marrow biopsy.

 

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