Causes of Swollen Lymph Nodes in Armpit
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Leukemia
Leukemia is the blanket term for a range of cancers that affect the production of red blood cells. These cancers will often infect essential body parts like the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. It results in more than usual white blood cells in the blood, and this means that there is not enough space for red blood cells. Leukemia is a cancer often associated with children, but it can affect people of all ages.
When it occurs in children, the prognosis is usually better than it is for adults. Treatment for leukemia tends to involve chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, and target therapy, among other methods.
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