can you die from lukemia?

Question

my grandmother has it !

Answer 1

Yes, but there are good treatments out there as well.
Here's a site with great info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Also, check with your local chapter of the American Cancer Society for resources available in your area.
Best wishes

Answer 2

Absolutely, my sister-in-law did. Leukemia is cancer of the blood. I am sure there are folks in remission however.
Be there for her,stay close and if you love her, tell her and take her by the hand and tell her you realize all that those hands have done for others in her lifetime. She will never look at her hands in the same way again. My love and prayers are with you Honey. I am a Grandmother of 5 precious children and I can feel your pain. God Bless You ! Try to Have A Happy Christmas.

Answer 3

What is leukemia?

Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells. Blood cells are made by your bone marrow, which is the soft tissue in the middle of most bones. In leukemia, the bone marrow starts making too many white blood cells, and sometimes these cells don't work right. These cells keep growing when they are supposed to stop. They also grow faster than your other cells. Over time, these abnormal cells crowd out your normal white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.

Your white blood cells help your body fight infection. Your red blood cells make sure all your body parts have the oxygen they need. Your platelets keep you from bleeding too much. When the leukemia cells crowd out your normal cells, your blood cannot do its job. You may bleed or bruise easily, get sick more often, and feel very tired.

Are there different types of leukemia?

There are four main types of leukemia. Acute leukemia gets worse very quickly. People with acute leukemia often feel sick right away. Chronic leukemia gets worse slowly, and you may not have any symptoms until later on in the illness. Those two kinds of leukemia are divided according to which kind of white blood cells are involved, lymphocytes or myelocytes.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). ALL is the most common leukemia in children. Adults also get it.
Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). AML affects both children and adults.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). CLL is the most common leukemia in adults, especially older adults. Children almost never get it. It mostly affects people who are older than 55.
Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). CML occurs mostly in adults.
What causes leukemia?

Experts do not know what causes leukemia. They do not know why some people get it and others do not. It is likely that the different types of leukemia have different causes.

Research has shown that some people may be more likely to get leukemia. A risk factor is anything that raises your chance of getting a disease. Risk factors for leukemia include chemotherapy treatment, being exposed to large amounts of radiation or some chemicals in the workplace, and smoking and tobacco use.

Most people who get leukemia do not have any risk factors.

What are the symptoms?

Symptoms may include:

Fevers and night sweats.
Frequent infections.
Weakness and fatigue.
Headaches.
Bruising of the skin and bleeding from the gums or rectum.
Joint pain.
Swelling in the belly or pain on the left side of the belly or in the left shoulder from a swollen spleen.
Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit, neck, or groin.
Decreased appetite and weight loss because you feel full and don't want to eat.
The chronic forms of leukemia often cause no symptoms at first.

How is leukemia diagnosed?

If your doctor thinks you might have leukemia, he or she will ask questions about your past and present symptoms, do a physical exam, and order blood tests.

If your blood tests are not normal, a test of cells from inside your bone marrow, called a bone marrow biopsy, is usually needed to diagnose leukemia.

How is it treated?

Treatment depends on what kind of leukemia you have and how far along it is. Treatment can range from watchful waiting to a bone marrow transplant. Usually it includes chemotherapy and sometimes radiation treatments.

Answer 4

I am 84, suffering from leukemia for more than 7 years. I am not afraid of death. I believe in Jesus Christ, my Savior and Lord.


In the Beginning God created heavens and earth.
God gives you air to breathe and sunshine to enjoy.
God gives you water to drink and food to eat.
God gives you a wonderful body and sound mind, to live.
God loves you, and you are precious to Him.
Son of God died on the Cross to save us from condemnation.
Jesus’ love is boundless and everlasting.
We have the hope of Heaven through Jesus.
Life therefore has fantastic and glorious future!
(Digestion of above can even prevent depression and suicidal thoughts.)

Answer 5

Depends on the type and the stage. Many leukemias are highly treatable.

Answer 6

Yes, it's always possible, it's cancer, after all. I could be wrong but i think there's a 50-something percent chance of death. But don't worry, hopefully your grandmom will be fine! good luck!

Answer 7

sadly yes if not treated earlier and if it comes back