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Leukemia Causes and Risk Factors

You can't change age or genetics, but you can stay informed and make healthier choices. Learn how causes and risk factors vary by each type of leukemia.

Leukemia; myeloid, 250X at 35mm. This type of leukemia has its origin in the bone marrow (myeloid tissue). It involves a malignant proliferation of immature white blood cells. This action can crowd out production of RBC s and platelets leading to an

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