Leukemia
Leukemia, a cancer of blood-forming tissues, caused by an increase in the number of white blood cells in body.
Depending on severity, the treatment for Leukemia may include chemotherapy and blood transfusion. For severe cases, it may require chemotherapy followed by radiation and bone marrow transplant.
Hematologist and Hematology Pathologist specialize in treating Leukemia.
Complete Blood Count (CBC) test predicts the abnormal levels of white blood cells in the body which may help in detecting Leukemia. Some of the additional tests are bone marrow biopsy, blood cell examination, CT scan, and MRI scan.
The overall success rate is usually high and above 90%.
Leukemia can spread to other body parts including lungs, gastrointestinal tract, heart, and kidneys.
