Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Book AppointmentSimilar to acute lymphocytic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow in which your lymphocytes, a form of white blood cells, get affected. However unlike acute lymphocytic leukemia, it is slow progressing (chronic) and is more common among older people.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia develops when the process of blood cell production fails, leading to the creation of more and more immature white blood cells at the expense of healthy cells.Since lymphocytes are responsible for fighting infection, the absence of creation of lymphocytes deprives the body to do so.
Risk factors typically associated with acute lymphocytic leukemia are:
Aging more than 60 years of age
Being male
Exposure to certain chemicals
Family history of leukemia
When to seek expert advise
Consult a doctor working with the Oncology Service Line at the Aga Khan University Hospital if you persistently experience any of the above signs and symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia
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