Leukemia
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Leukemia Risk Factors
Risk factors for leukemia include:
Abnormal chromosomes
Family history of leukemia
Exposure to chemicals, such as benzene
Exposure to radiation
Smoking
Any condition that causes a
weakening of the immune system
such as:
Diabetes
Organ transplant
Chemotherapy: the administration of medicines that kill
cancer
cells.
AIDS
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Leukemia Symptoms
Related Topics:
Acute lymphocytic leukemia
Acute myelogenous leukemia
Blood disease
Children's health
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Chronic myelogenous leukemia
Lymphoma
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Abdominal pain
Easy bleeding
Excessive bruising
Fatigue
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