Leukemia is a type of cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow, characterized by the rapid production of abnormal white blood cells. These abnormal cells crowd out healthy blood cells, impairing the body’s ability to fight infections.
Leukemia can be acute or chronic and is classified into various types based on the specific white blood cell affected. Symptoms include fatigue, frequent infections, and easy bruising.
Treatment may involve chemotherapy, radiation, or stem cell transplantation, depending on the type and stage of leukemia.
