Leukemia Charity

Leukaemia is a form of cancer that affects blood-forming tissue, primarily the lymphatic system and bone marrow. The condition is similar to other types of cancer and occurs when white blood cells replicate uncontrollably. Leukaemia is actually a blanket term that can refer to a spectrum of related cancers. There are certain types of leukaemia that are limited to children, while others occur primarily in adults.
Understanding Leukaemia .When bone marrow makes and excessively abnormal amount of white blood cells, the function of other, normal cells is affected. These abnormal white blood cells can be looked at as leukaemia cells. As leukaemia cells continue to replicate, they start to crowd normal white and red blood cells, along with platelets. White blood cells help the body by fighting infection, red blood cells allow oxygen to be transported throughout the body, and platelets help form blood clots that can neutralize bleeding. Leukaemia cells prevent these normal cells from carrying out their regular function. This can wreak havoc on the body.

 Types of leukaemia is :

• Chronic leukaemia
  

- Chronic lymphoid leukemias

 

-Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

 

• Acute leukaemia
  

-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

 

- Acute Myeloid Leukemia