Leukemias

Leukemias are a type of cancer that affect the blood cells and start in the bone marrow. There are different types of leukemias, such as acute and chronic, and they can develop in either white blood cells or both white and red blood cells. Leukemia can affect people of all ages, but it is most common in adults over 55 and in children under 15. This page provides information on the symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic procedures, and treatment options for leukemias.