What is Leukemia?

You or someone you care about may have been diagnosed with leukemia. This video will help you understand more about this type of cancer and how it affects your body. Your blood contains fluid and three types of cells, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. These cells are made in the spongy center of your bones called bone marrow. All blood cells come from parents cells called stem cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to your body's tissues. Platelets help your blood to clot and white blood cells help your body fight infections and any other harmful invaders or diseases. Leukemia is a cancer that originates from certain white blood cells while they're forming. In leukemia, the stem cells in the bone marrow make too many abnormal white blood cells that don't work properly. This weakens your immune system. Leukemia may also reduce the amount of platelets and red blood cells. The main types of leukemia are named for the cells they originate from and how quickly they develop. For example, lymphocytic leukemia affects white blood cells called lymphocytes. In this disease, too many lymphoid stem cells develop into abnormal lymphocytes. Myeloid leukemia affects white blood cells called myeloid cells. In this type of cancer, too many myeloid cells become abnormal and divide into abnormal myeloblasts or granulocytes, which are different types of white blood cells. Each type of leukemia can be either acute, which means it progresses quickly or chronic, which means it develops over time. Symptoms for leukemia vary depending on the type of leukemia and which blood cells are affected. Sometimes leukemia has no symptoms but in general, the symptoms may include feeling tired and weak, bruising and bleeding easily, fever, weight loss, and frequent infections. As part of the diagnosis, your doctor will try to find out the size of the cancer tumors and if the cancer has spread. This is called staging. Staging varies with different types of leukemia. In general, an earlier stage or phase means less cancer growth and spread. A higher stage or phase means more cancer growth and spread throughout the body. The cause of leukemia isn't known but there are some things that can increase your risk. Being exposed to high dose radiation, having certain abnormal genes, infection with certain viruses such as the Epstein–Barr virus, long term exposure to certain chemicals such as benzene and chemotherapy drugs, smoking and older age. As you deal with a diagnosis of leukemia continue to talk to your doctor and your cancer care team.

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[lexieggrey]

I was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia exactly 4 years ago (I was 17). I was lucky to find out on an early stage, and the treatment, despite being awfully harsh with a lot complications, was successfull and I'm in full remission today.

[sarahreed]

My half brother had this 3 times and had a 10% chance he would make it and he did and now I thank God for having him

[afiqaazful]

My dad didn’t survive at the age of 37 because of AML. It’s been 6 years but I still had a hard time accepting it. May God blessed his soul

[TributeMackAngrierMack]

My 7 year old cousin was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 3 and he was getting chemotherapy for years. Sadly he passed away in the hospital during chemotherapy and I was devastated he’s in a better place now.😢💔🕊️

[brianteed]

Was diagnosed with CML in March of 2007. I was put on Gleevac originally but was taken off and put on Tasigna after a few years. Found out at 38 and am now 53. Never give up hope.

[vidhucool]

i found biology boring but ever since 2020 when i discovered this channel, i have religiously watched and learnt so much about human anatomy and medical science. Time very well invested. Thank u dear sir/madam for providing such informative videos

[blunttruth]

My 3 years old daughter diagnosed with ALL, 3 months back. Currently she is receiving chemotherapy and response is good.

[Lori_L]

If anyone needs hope, let me tell you never to give up. I was diagnosed with AML while already dealing with multiple sclerosis, a seizure disorder & a host of other things. Well, next month i will celebrate 5 YEARS remission. Stay positive!

[krishpithadiya]

Nucleus Medical media is really very Helpfull for every Biology Students

[dasdough]

I worked with someone who lost his best friend to this. Got diagnosed and died within 6 months. He was 22 and healthy. Towards the end he was very thin. Incredibly sad.

[shawtyskizoswk]

My mother just died 1week ago. She acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She was diagnosed on february 2022, she started feeling unwell since dec 2021. She cant undergo chemotherapy due to underlying sickness which makes it risky for her. She only survive 8 months, but she is in pain only for 2 months. Im glad she dont feel the pain too long eventho it is so hard for me to let her go. Please pray for her and recite alfatihah for her, ameen

[cathyblankenship]

I have had CLL for any years…since 1986 where my first elevated lymphocyte count was over the normal range. Officially diagnosed in 2000 with a bone marrow test. I am still at stage 0 and never treated. My only lab test that we watch is my platelets which run below normal. I see my hematologist every 6 months. I am 81 and still busy and active and I do not concern myself about the leukemia.

[rumguru]

Currently undergoing chemotherapy for acute childhood myeloid leukemia, very happy it was early stage and keep going strong

[badumskee]

Im really glad this channel posted this and ive been waiting for it for a long time because its really hard to go through leukemia and we need to spread awareness about it. Love and good luck for the unfortunate today, from an acute lymphoblastic leukemia survivor.

[rmdsolotov]

One of my best friends passed away recently from Leukemia, we use to game online whenever we could and have great moments together. I hope he is in a better place now.

[jwvgoethe]

My Mother was diagnosed with Acute lymphocytic leukemia. She underwent 3 months of intense Chemotherapy. It went into remission, but sadly, after 8 months it returned, and lost her was 51.

[xristinananou]

My biggest desire is that the scientists find α radical solution to cure any type of cancer. I feel deeply sorry for all people who suffer from cancer, especially since I lost my mother suddenly 2 years ago from brain cancer.

[vikramsingh]

A year ago I was diagnosed with AML and 5 months after diagnosis I'm into complete remission. I hope no one should go though what we people had went though.

[Mannadhiman]

BEING A MEDICAL STUDENT THIS IS QUITE HELPFUL FOR US🙂🙂🙂😊😊

[arinnx]

i have a cousin, he's around 9 or 10 years old and last year (2021) he got diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and on January 2022 he passed away:(
our family did everything to save him even though we already knew he will soon go in heaven with my uncle. we even thought he will survive because his condition is getting much better. i hope he's happy and not feeling any pain there anymore.