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Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

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Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Complications

Complications of acute lymphocytic leukemia include:

Excessive bleeding
Excessive bruising
Confusion
Malnutrition
Mucositis

Inflammation and ulcer formation within the mouth

Sepsis
Cellulitis

Side effects of radiation therapy include:

Skin burns
Confusion:

With radiation to the brain

Difficulty swallowing
Fatigue
Hair loss
Headaches:

With radiation to the brain

Nausea and vomiting
Other cancers
Rashes and other skin changes (discoloration)
Weight loss

Side effects of chemotherapy include:

Anorexia
Bone marrow damage:

Aplastic anemia
Decreased numbers of red blood cells
Low white blood cell count
Low platelet count

Constipation
Diarrhea
Hair loss
Increased risk of infection
Mouth sores (mucositis)
Nausea and vomiting
Weakness or fatigue

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Last Updated: Jul 2, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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