Leukemia, a type of blood cancer, affects thousands of individuals each year. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment and improved patient outcomes. Leukemia screening plays a pivotal role in identifying the disease in its initial stages when it is most treatable. In this blog, we explore the importance of leukemia screening, its ... Read more
What is Leukemia?
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It causes the body to make abnormal white blood cells known as leukemia cells or blast cells. These abnormal cells do not function like normal white blood cells and are not able to fight infection effectively. Over time, they build up in the bone marrow and spill over into the bloodstream. There are four main types of leukemia - acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic lymphoblastic leukemia, acute ... Read more