Introduction:
There are four main types of leukemia that vary based on treatment methods and their responsiveness to the treatment. They are:
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia.
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.
Facts:
Leukemia symptoms can vary from one patient to another, but generally, most patients will experience one or more of the following symptoms:
- Fever
- Night sweats
- Frequent infections
- Weight loss
- Headaches
- Joint pain
- Hemorrhage
- Skin bruising
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Extreme fatigue
- Scientists do not yet understand the exact causes of leukemia. It seems to develop from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. However, this type of cancer is not hereditary.
Objectives:
- Raising awareness of leukemia for all community.
- Supporting leukemia patients everywhere.
- Every 180 seconds, one case of leukemia is diagnosed.
Official Date:
Globally: September 1st-30, 2021
Locally: Muharrum 24th- Safar 23rd, 1443H
Theme:
“This is Blood Cancer”
References:
مؤسسة اللوكيميا - أستراليا
Leukemia Foundation, Australia