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Leukemia is a disease in which uncontrollably dividing blood cells invade the bone marrow and circulating blood. The cause is a defect in control of the cell cycle which allows the cell to go on dividing unchecked. The precipitating factors for this loss of control of the cell cycle are many.
The exact cause of leukemia is unknown but is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Leukemias, like other cancers, result from somatic mutations in the DNA which activate oncogenes or inactivate tumour suppressor genes, and disrupt the regulation of cell death, differentiation or division. These mutations may occur spontaneously or as a result of exposure to radiation or carcinogenic substances and are likely influenced by genetic factors.
Cohort and case control studies have linked exposure to petrochemicals, such as benzene, and hair dyes to the development of leukemia. Viruses have also been linked to some forms of leukemia. Certain cases of ALL are associated with viral infections by either the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, responsible for AIDS) or human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV-1 and -2, causing adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma). Fanconi anemia is also a risk factor for developing acute myelogenous leukemia.
There are a number of different kinds of leukemia, and they may have different causes. What is clear is that the causes of leukemia are unclear. There are some good arguments made for increased risk of leukemia based on genetic predisposition(it "runs in your family"), some viruses, exposure to some kinds of chemicals and also exposure to ionizing radiation, either natural or artificial. Leukemia is a form of lymphoma (cancer), and we're still on the trail in an attempt to nail down actual causes. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on leukemia.
There are a number of different kinds of leukemia, and they may have different causes. What is clear is that the causes of leukemia are unclear. There are some good arguments made for increased risk of leukemia based on genetic predisposition(it "runs in your family"), some viruses, exposure to some kinds of chemicals and also exposure to ionizing radiation, either natural or artificial. Leukemia is a not-so-nice form of lymphoma (cancer), and we're still on the trail in an attempt to nail down actual causes. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on leukemia.
About one thousand years ago an a bomb was dropped and
that bomb was filled I think it was filled with some type of poison made millions of people sick and their blood cells in your body the get infected and millions of people died its very rare if you survive leukemia.
when the blood cells mutate into cancer cells. blood cancer is called leukemia.
It is caused by adult t cells children have had it and adults have it 256,000 people all over the world were affected by leukemia and 209,000 people were killed by it
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Can mold cause leukemia?
does black mold cause leukemia
Does having a tattoo can be a cause to have Leukemia?
No, it does not lead to having leukemia.
What causes hairy cell leukemia?
The cause of hairy cell leukemia is not specifically known
What can Leukemia cause?
ibuprofen and paracetamol
Does donating plasma cause leukemia?
No.
Does lukemia cause lymphederma?
dos leukemia cause lympherderma
Why can't leukemia be prevented?
cause it cant
What chemical can cause leukemia?
Ibuprofen and paracetamol
Could leukemia cause a continual high temperature in an 8 year old boy?
Yes leukemia can cause fever. It also predisposes the patient to infections which can also cause fever.
Causes of lymphocytic leukemia?
There are so many reason for the cause for leukemia. But the main cause is viral infection from the virus Human T-Lymphotropic Virus (HTLV).
Is the leading cause of cancer death in the US.?
leukemia
Why do patients with leukemia tend to bleed?
because leukemia is cancer of the blood :)
