*Leukemia is a cancer of the blood and marrow.
*There are four main types of Leukemia:
- ALM ( acute myeloid leukemia )
- ALL ( acute lymphoblastic leukemia )
- CLL ( chronic lymphocytic leukemia )
- CML ( chronic myeloid leukemia)
*Leukemia is the most common cancer in children and teens. About 33% of childhood cancer is a form of leukemia
*Risk factors of leukemia include:
- Inherited disorders
- Having a sibling with leukemia
- Environmental
- Living habits