Leukemia

What is it?

• Cancer of the white blood cells 

Causes

• A genetic mutation 
• Blood disorder 
• Family history of cancer 
• Exposure to radiation 

Symptoms 

• Pale skin
• Easily brusied
• Breathless
• Tired
• Weight loss
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Swollen spleen
• Bleeding
• Seizures 
• Headaches

Physcial Impacts 

• Hormone imbalance 
• Low fertility rates
• No interest in sex 

Intellectual Impacts 

• Lack of concentration at work or school
• More educated on cancer 

Emotional Impacts 

• Anxiety 
• Sadness
• Anger
• Fear
• Depressed
• Joyful once the cancer is beaten 

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