LEUKAEMIA. 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Health & Social CareUnderstanding health conditions and patient care pathwaysASAQA Created by: tillyhadfieldCreated on: 03-03-16 14:00 What is the definition of Leukaemia? Cancer of the white blood cells. 1 of 10 What are the two types of Leukaemia? 1. Acute = Develops over a number of days/weeks. 2. Chronic = Develops over a number of months. 2 of 10 What are the causes of Leukaemia? 1. Radiation (UV). 2. Smoking. 3. Treatment from cancer. 4. Downs Syndrom. 5. Being over the age of 50. 3 of 10 What are the symptoms of Leukeamia? 1. Fatigue. 2. Frequent infections. 3. Bruising. 4. Bone and joing pain. 4. Enlarged lymph nodes. 4 of 10 What treatment is there for Leukaemia? 1. Chemothearpy. 2. Bone marrow transplant. 3. Biological thearpy such as interferon alpha. 4. Sterile environment. 5 of 10 What are the physical impacts of Leukaemia? 1. Tired. 2. Weight loss. 3. Constant illness. 4. Sore bruising. 6 of 10 What are the intellectual impacts of Leukaemia? 1. Time off work/school. 2. Gained knowlege of Leukeamia. 7 of 10 What are the emotional impacts of Leukaemia? 1. Stressed. 2. Anxious about survival. 3. Shock. 4. Anger as to why it happened to them. 8 of 10 What are the social impacts of Leukaemia? 1. Time off work/school. 2. Support groups. 3. Relationship with practitioners. 4. Placed in a sterile environment (lack of social contact). 9 of 10 What are the financial impacts of Leukaemia? 1. Time off of work. 2. Reliant on benefits. 10 of 10
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