Types of Leukemia
Some main forms of leukemia include:
– Acute myelogenous leukemia: This is a common form in adults and children. It is the most common form of acute leukemia in adults.
– Acute lymphocytic leukemia: This is the most common form of leukemia in children, but can also affect adults.
– Chronic myelogenous leukemia: This form mostly occurs in adults. People with this type may not show any signs for a long period of time before cancerous cells multiply rapidly.
– Chronic lymphocytic leukemia: This is the most common form of chronic leukemia in adults. People may feel well for a long time without the need for treatments.
– Other forms: myeloproliferative disorders, myelodysplastic syndromes, hairy cell leukemia. [4]
