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Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, under the arm, in the groin
Abdominal pain
Bruises at sites of minor injury
Lack of appetite
Feeling tired all the time
Bleeding easily
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Risk Factors for Leukemia
Only a small percentage of cases of leukemia have identifiable risk factors. Some of these are:
- Chronic exposure to toxins, such as chemical solvents, pesticides and petroleum products.
- Exposure to toxic levels of radiation.
- Certain genetic disorders, such as Fanconi's anemia, Down syndrome.
- Parent or sibling with chronic leukemia.
- Past treatment with chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
In the Encyclopedia: Leukemias, acute
Alemtuzumab
Beta2-microglobulin test
Bone marrow transplantation
Leukemias, chronic
This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.
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