by

Alexis Ramos

Leukemia

CancerLeukemia is a type of cancer that

affects the blood and the bone marrow.

The disease develops when blood cells

produced in the bone marrow grows out of

control.

Types of Leukemia The four most common type of leukemia are:• Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)• Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)• Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

People with diagnosed with Leukemia per year

New Cases per Year

Deaths per year0

5000100001500020000250003000035000400004500050000

47,150 people23,540 people

Symptoms of Leukemia

Kids with leukemia may experience increase episodes of

fever and infections.

People with leukemia might bruise and bleed easily.

More SymptomsPeople with leukemia may

become anemic, this makes them appear pale and may

become abnormally tired and short of breath while playing.

More Symptoms Other symptoms of Leukemia can Include:• Pain in the bones or Joints, sometimes causing a limp.• Swollen lymph nodes• Poor Appetite

Getting Diagnosed To get Diagnosed you may have one or more of this test:• Physical test• Blood test• Bone Marrow test

Treatments for Leukemia People with leukemia have may treatment options. The options are:•Watchful Waiting• Chemotherapy• Targeted Therapy•Biological Therapy•Radiation Therapy•Stem Cell Transplant