is leukemia a type of cancer?

Question

just want to make sure I am correct

Answer 1

It is blood cancer, there are many types. Some are controlled by chemo and a survival for pretty long time may be possible.

Answer 2

yes it is a cancer and depending on the type of leukemia life expencedcy with out treatment could be as short as 2 months. sometimes there are no signs of cancer at all. in my sons case he had a bad case of the flu he would be ill for a few days then he was fine then sick again. he was taken to a clinic for the flu when we found out he was ill with cancer he spent the next 9 months mostly in the hospital received stem cell transplant he passed away 8 1/2 months after diagnosed if you have or know someone with leukemia seek help right away and at the scca (Seattle cancer care alliance) they have a book that tells you how to talk to a person with cancer it is great and so many things in there I never thought about how changing a few words could make a Hugh difference to a sick person ie. how are you? and how are you feeling today or right now. the first you are likely to hear I have cancer how do you think i am the second pens the question to now

Answer 3

Yes," leukemia is a broad term given to a group of malignant diseases characterized by widespread replacement of bone marrow with abnormal numbers and types of immature white blood cells. Males are affected twice as often as females. It can result from many different causes,some of which are genetic predisposition, exposure to radiation, and toxic chemicals. Leukemia is classified according to the predominant proliferating cells."
Leukemia is a serious disease that is fought with chemotherapy, antibiotics and blood transfusions. Many people live with leukemia for a long time and it is not always a fatal condition so don't let anyone tell you that it is. Large cancer treatment centers have many things in their arsenal to treat the various forms of leukemia and new drugs come out every year. Some of the best hospitals for treating cancer are Sloan kettering in N.Y. Saint Judes in TN. and M.D. Anderson in Houston.I am sure that there is an excellent treatment center in your area.

Answer 4

Yes. Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells. Leukemia is the uncontrolled growth of white cells. There are many different types of leukemia and therefore different treatments. Some types are cureable.

Answer 5

final nighttime my kin had purely found out that my dad has been diagnose with Malignant Lymphoma. My kin and me are very devastated approximately thsi horrble information. however the superb component to do is have my dad flow into Chemo clinical care, permit him consume healthful, workout, and get sufficient relax to get through this maximum cancers. *additionally my boyfriend's brother have Leukemia. He has been having Leukemia for variety of four-5 years already & He nevertheless seems good and he continues to be getting Chemo clinical care. the superb component you should do .is get your self examined and taken care of as quickly as conceivable before it particularly is too late. good success.

Answer 6

Yes, it is. Leukimia is a type of cancer where you're body doesn't produce enough white blood cells to help cure infections or diseases. Leukimia is often fatal, but not common with the right treatment.

Answer 7

leukemia is a form of cancer....it is cancer of the blood...but there are many forms of leukemia...

check WEBMD...for more knowledge on these types

Answer 8

Hi Jennifer, Yes, it is a cancer of the blood. Hope this helps. :D

Answer 9

Yes, it's in the blood. I believe it attacks the white blood cells

Answer 10

Yes it is. If you want more information, check out medline plus. It's a great site for medical research.:)