In 2021, the American Cancer Society (ACS) predicts there will be 61,090 new cases of leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the early blood-forming cells in the body. Most often, leukemia is a cancer of white blood cells (the prefix "leuk" actually means white), but other blood cells, like …
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In 2021, the American Cancer Society (ACS) predicts there will be 61,090 new cases of leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the early blood-forming cells in the body. Most often, leukemia is a cancer of white blood cells (the prefix "leuk" actually means white), but other blood cells, like …
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Leukemia symptoms aren't always obvious, compared with other health concerns. If you develop a sinus infection, pain and pressure in your face will likely clue you in. If you're running to the bathroom and it's painful to go, you can probably guess that you have a urinary tract infection (UTI). …
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Leukemia symptoms aren't always obvious, compared with other health concerns. If you develop a sinus infection, pain and pressure in your face will likely clue you in. If you're running to the bathroom and it's painful to go, you can probably guess that you have a urinary tract infection (UTI). …
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When you think of cancer, one defining characteristic often comes to mind: the tumor—or the growth of troublesome cells—at the center of the diagnosis. Whether it's in the breast, lung, liver, or another body part, cancer is most often identified when a malignant group of cells is found on a …
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When you think of cancer, one defining characteristic often comes to mind: the tumor—or the growth of troublesome cells—at the center of the diagnosis. Whether it's in the breast, lung, liver, or another body part, cancer is most often identified when a malignant group of cells is found on a …
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Most of the time, multiple myeloma lurks quietly until it's discovered during routine lab work, although sometimes people may experience bone pain, fatigue, or other signs of trouble. In either case, a diagnosis of multiple myeloma can be unsettling, but know this: treatment can lessen symptoms, slow disease progression, and …
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Most of the time, multiple myeloma lurks quietly until it's discovered during routine lab work, although sometimes people may experience bone pain, fatigue, or other signs of trouble. In either case, a diagnosis of multiple myeloma can be unsettling, but know this: treatment can lessen symptoms, slow disease progression, and …
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Many types of cancer don't cause any noticeable symptoms, at least not in the earliest stages. That's often the case for people with lymphoma, provided they have the low-grade (slow-growing) variety. But even low-grade lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system. sometimes causes problems. It can progress, becoming a more …
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Many types of cancer don't cause any noticeable symptoms, at least not in the earliest stages. That's often the case for people with lymphoma, provided they have the low-grade (slow-growing) variety. But even low-grade lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system. sometimes causes problems. It can progress, becoming a more …
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