Are we at risk of leukemia?

healthydailymail.com Although experts are uncertain about the causes of leukemia, they have identified several risk factors that include the following:

• Exposure to high levels of radiation
• Repeated exposure to certain chemicals (for example, benzene)
• Chemotherapy
• Down Syndrome
• A strong family history of leukemia

Ilustration: Leukimia

Symptoms vary depending on the type and stage of leukemia, but they can include the following:

1. Fever, chills, night sweats and other flu-like symptoms
2. Weakness and fatigue
3. Swollen or bleeding gums
4. Headaches
5. Enlarged liver and spleen
6. Swollen tonsils
7. Bone pain
8. Paleness
9. Pinhead-sized red spots on the skin
10. Weight loss

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