LEUKAEMIA

LEUKAEMIA: a cancer of blood or bone marrow.

ACUTE LEUKAEMIA: happens when most of the abnormal blood cells stay immature and can't carry out normal functions. it can get bad very fast.

CHRONIC LEUKAEMIA: happens when there are some immature cells, but others are normal and can function normally. that means it gets bad, but more slowly.

CAUSE:

• unknown
• people who have it have certain abnormal chromosomes but the chromosomes don't cause the leukaemia

SYMPTOMS:

• fever or chills
• persistent fatigue, weakness
• frequent or severe infections
• losing weight without trying 
• swollen lymph nodes, enlarged liver or spleen
• easy bleeding or bruising
• recurrent nosebleeds
• tiny red spots on your skin (petechiae)
• excessive sweating, esp at night
• bone pain or tenderness

P.I.E.S.F

PHYSICAL:

• pain in joints or bones                             
• fever and night sweats
• feeling weak or tired
• bleed easily
• weight loss

(DURING TREATMENT)

• heart damage
• thyroid problems
• lung damage
• secondary cancers

INTELLECTUAL:

• none, however, children may miss school- affect their learning/knowledge
• family- needs to learn about the condition…