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Top Leukemia Specialist Delhi NCR

Leukemia is a cancer of blood cells. There are several types of blood cells, including red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and platelets. Generally, leukemia refers to cancer of white blood cells.

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Top Leukemia Specialist Delhi NCR

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  1. TOP LEUKEMIA SPECIALIST DELHI NCR

  2. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LEUKEMIA Leukemia is cancer of blood cells. There are several types of blood cells, including red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC) and platelets. Generally, leukemia refers to cancer of white blood cells.

  3. RISK FACTORS FOR LEUKEMIA • The cause of leukemia is unclear. However, some factors that may increase risk have been identified. These include: • Family history of leukemia • Smoking increases the risk of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) • Down syndrome and other genetic diseases • Blood diseases, such as myelodysplastic syndrome, sometimes called “pre-leukemia” • Previous methods of using chemotherapy or radiation to treat cancer • Exposure to high levels of radiation • Exposure to chemicals such as benzene

  4. TYPES OF LEUKEMIA The onset of leukemia can be acute (sudden onset) or chronic (slow onset). In acute leukemia, cancer cells multiply rapidly. In chronic leukemia, the disease progresses slowly, and early symptoms may be very mild.

  5. Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) can occur in children and adults. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) surveillance, epidemiology, and final results program, approximately 21,000 new cases of AML are diagnosed in the United States each year. This is the most common form of leukemia. The five-year survival rate for AML is 26.9%. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) mostly occurs in children. NCI estimates that approximately 6,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. The five-year survival rate for ALL is 68.2%. Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) mainly affects adults. According to NCI data, approximately 9,000 new CML cases are diagnosed each year. The five-year survival rate of CML is 66.9%.

  6. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is most likely to affect people over 55 years of age. Rarely seen in children. According to NCI, approximately 20,000 new cases of CLL are diagnosed each year. The five-year survival rate for CLL is 83.2%. • Hairy cell leukemia is a very rare subtype of CLL. Its name comes from the appearance of cancer cells under the microscope.

  7. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF LEUKEMIA? Symptoms of leukemia include: • Excessive sweating, especially at night (called “night sweats”) • Fatigue and weakness cannot go away with rest • Unexpected weight loss • Bone pain and tenderness • Painless, swollen lymph nodes (especially in the neck and armpits) • Enlarged liver or spleen • Red spots on the skin called petechiae • Bleed easily and bruise easily • Fever or chills • Frequent infections

  8. LEUKEMIA CAN ALSO SPREAD TO OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY, INCLUDING: • Lung • Gastrointestinal tract • Heart • Kidney • Testis • Diagnosing leukemia

  9. TREAT LEUKEMIA • Leukemia is usually treated by a haematologist-oncologist. These are doctors who specialize in blood diseases and cancer. The treatment method depends on the type and stage of the cancer. Some forms of leukemia grow slowly and do not require immediate treatment. However, the treatment of leukemia usually involves one or more of the following: • 1. Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill leukemia cells. Depending on the type of leukemia, you can take a single drug or a combination of different drugs. • 2. Radiotherapy uses high-energy radiation to destroy leukemia cells and inhibit their growth. Radiation can be applied to specific areas or the entire body.

  10. LONG-TERM OUTLOOK • The long-term outlook of leukemia patients depends on the type of cancer they have and the stage of diagnosis. The sooner leukemia is diagnosed and treated, the better the chance of recovery. Certain factors (such as age, past history of blood disorders, and chromosomal mutations) can negatively affect the outlook. • According to NCI data, from 2005 to 2014, the number of leukemia deaths fell by an average of 1% every year. From 2007 to 2013, the five-year survival rate (or the percentage of survival five years after being diagnosed) was 60.6%. .

  11. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is most likely to affect people over 55 years of age. Rarely seen in children. According to NCI, approximately 20,000 new cases of CLL are diagnosed each year. The five-year survival rate for CLL is 83.2%. • Hairy cell leukemia is a very rare subtype of CLL. Its name comes from the appearance of cancer cells under the microscope.

  12. THANK YOU oncologistdrdodulmondal.com Associate Director Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi Oncology/Radiation Oncology +91-8860102093 dodulmondal@gmail.com BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT 08860102093

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