Leukemia - Acute Lymphocytic - ALL

What is Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia?
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Inside the hollow area of the bones is a spongy core called bone marrow. It is here, that stem cells are produced. Stem cells are immature cells that can develop into components of blood: red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the body; white blood cells or lymphocytes, which fight infection; and platelets, which helps blood to clot. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) is a cancer of the stem cells in the bone marrow that produce lymphocytes. The term “acute” means the cancer cells multiply rapidly, crowding out the normal cells in the blood and bone marrow. In addition, as the number of unhealthy lymphocytes in the blood and bone marrow increases, fewer red blood cells and platelets are produced. If the bone marrow is unable to produce enough healthy lymphocytes, the patient will be unable to fight infections. The leukemia cells can travel in the blood stream, or metastasize to other organs in the body where they can begin to form additional tumors. Common symptoms of ALL include persistent fever, fatigue, bleeding, easy bruising, and swollen lymph nodes. Chemotherapy is the first line of treatment, aimed at destroying the leukemia cells and allowing normal blood cells to grow. Radiation therapy, biologic therapy, and bone marrow transplantation may also be used if chemotherapy is unsuccessful. Acute lymphocytic leukemia is the most common cancer in young children. However, nearly 80% of all children with ALL can be cured.

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What is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia? (Blood & Bone Cancer)
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What is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia? (Blood & Bone Cancer) - https://healthery.com/health/a....cute-lymphoblastic-l

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Also known as acute lymphocytic leukemia or acute lymphoid leukemia. It is sometimes also referred to as ALL for short. ALL is a type of cancer that affects the blood and the bone marrow. It's labeled as acute because it increases over a short period of time.

What are the Symptoms of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia? It causes bleeding from the gums and nose as well as dark bruises on the skin. Bone pains are also the signs of this condition. Fatigue, tiredness, and weakness are also common signs of ALL. A person may also experience swollen lymph nodes, fevers, and frequent illness. Headaches, pale skin, and shortness of breath.

What Causes Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia? The major cause of ALL is DNA mutations in the bone marrow. It drives the entire blood cellular component formation and blood system. When DNA errors occur, they cause immature cells produced in the bone marrow. Studies show, that in most cases, ALL is normally not genetically heritable. DNA mutations from a parent are, however, still a risk factor. Mutations that happen after birth are more likely caused than inherited. Other risk factors are inherited syndromes, viral infections and race. All starts in the stem cells in the bone marrow. A genetic mutation in the DNA of the stem cells causes this type of cancer. This form of cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among children.

How is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treated? Treatment for ALL depends on the staging of the cancer and previous treatments. Chemotherapy is often the first line of treatment for ALL. In some cases of ALL, targeted drug therapies may also be useful. Radiation therapy is performed if the cancer spreads beyond bone marrow.

How is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Prevented? Avoid smoking and overuse of hair dyes, if possible. Avoid exposure to chemicals and other petrochemicals, when necessary. Healthy eating is perhaps the best possible way to protect yourself against ALL. Eat anti-cancer foods especially those that help in proper blood formation. Proper lifestyle habits may help assist with prevention. Recognition of symptoms and diagnosis is crucial in the fight against ALL.

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