8 Early Warning Signs And Symptoms of Leukemia You Should Know. [Video]

Hello everyone, and welcome back to our channel! Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s incredibly important: leukemia. Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, and it’s crucial to recognize the early warning signs so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. So, let’s get started.

Leukemia starts when the DNA of a single cell in your bone marrow changes (mutates) and can’t develop and function normally. Leukemia cells often behave like abnormal white blood cells. Treatments for leukemia depend on the type of leukemia you have, your age and overall health, and if the leukemia has spread to other organs or tissues.

Leukemia is a cancer of the blood, characterized by the rapid growth of abnormal blood cells. This uncontrolled growth takes place in your bone marrow, where most of your body’s blood is made. Leukemia cells are usually immature (still developing) white blood cells. The term leukemia comes from the Greek words for “white” (leukos) and “blood” (haima).
Unlike other cancers, leukemia doesn’t generally form a mass (tumor) that shows up in imaging tests, such as X-rays or CT scans.