Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

About- Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common type of childhood cancer of the blood and bone marrow that affects white blood cells.

Symptoms-
 Bleeding from the gums
Bone and joint pain
Fever
Frequent infections
Frequent nosebleeds
Enlarged lymph nodes in and around the neck, underarm, abdomen, or groin
Pale skin
Shortness of breath
Feeling Tired
Weight loss
Night Sweats
Loss of appetite
 
Causes-

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) occurs when a bone marrow cell develops errors in its DNA. Factors that may increase the risk of this disease include:
 Previous cancer treatment 
Exposure to radiation
Genetic disorders
Family History
 
Specialists to visit-
 Hematologist 
Oncologist
Pediatric Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist
 

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.cancer.gov
https://www.cancer.org
https://www.webmd.com

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