Leukemia Treatment

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Leukemia Treatment
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• What Causes an Enlarged Spleen in Leukemia? 
• In leukemia patients, cancerous blood cells can
  travel through the lymphatic system or
  circulation and enter the spleen and other organs
  such as the liver and bone marrow. The spleen may
  enlarge due to the uncontrolled reproduction of
  these aberrant blood cells. Leukemia patients
  frequently develop an enlarged spleen, but those
  with chronic leukemias are more likely to
  experience it, hence making leukemia treatment
  imperative. 
• Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) Over half of all
  people with CML will have an enlarged spleen due
  to the disease. The spleen becomes massively
  enlarged, which is a prominent feature. An
  enlarged spleen may also be the only symptom
  during diagnosis. 
• Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) A larger
  spleen may develop in people with chronic
  lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). However, this
  condition is much less common than cyclical
  myelogenous leukemia (CML). It is a typical early
  sign of the hairy cell leukemia subtype. The
  lymph nodes, liver, and spleen may quickly swell
  when the disease advances. 
• Leukemia can also cause the liver to expand. Some
  hallmarks of leukemia are infrequent and enlarged
  lymph nodes, swollen liver, and spleen. ALL
  T-cell subtypes are often responsible for the
  thymus's swelling a small organ behind your
  breastbone.  

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• Some Symptoms of an Enlarged Spleen 
• When a person has chronic myeloid leukemia, their
  spleen can enlarge. This occurs on occasion and
  usually doesn't cause any symptoms, which could
  cause delays in the leukemia treatment. About
  half of people with CML have an enlarged spleen
  when diagnosed with the disease, but 40 to 50
  do not experience any symptoms. 
• When there are symptoms, enlarged spleens may  
• Cause swelling or tenderness in the upper left
  side of your abdomen. 
• Fullness after eating just a little bit of food 
• Pain in your upper left side that worsens when
  you breathe deeply 
• An inability to feel your spleen through your
  skin because your ribs cover it.  
• See a doctor when you experience these or other
  medical conditions that an enlarged spleen might
  cause. Please seek emergency assistance if you
  feel uncomfortable or have acute pains when
  taking deep breaths because an enlarged spleen
  could signify something more serious, such as
  leukemia. 

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