Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It occurs when the body produces too many immature white blood cells called lymphoblasts, which crowd out healthy cells. This can lead to symptoms like fatigue, frequent infections, and easy bruising. ALL is more common in children, though it can occur in adults as well. Treatment typically involves chemotherapy to kill cancerous cells and help the body recover normal blood production. With early diagnosis and proper treatment, many patients can achieve remission and live healthy lives.

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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, where blood cells are produced. It occurs when the body makes too many immature white blood cells, called lymphoblasts, which crowd out healthy cells. This can lead to symptoms like fatigue, frequent infections, and easy bruising or bleeding. ALL is most common in children but can also occur in adults. Treatment typically involves chemotherapy, and in some cases, stem cell transplants, aimed at destroying the cancerous cells and allowing healthy blood cell production to resume.