Leukaemias
Leukaemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterised by an abnormal multiplication of blood cells where normal bone marrow cells will generally be displaced by immature white blood cells, resulting in a lack of blood platelets. This means that leukaemia sufferers may experience bruising, or excessive bleeding. Their immune system may be affected, and the deficiency in red blood cells may lead to anaemia. Other symptoms might include fever, fatigue, and joint pain.
Cases relating to leukaemia can arise from the failure to reasonably diagnose the cancer, or a delay in reaching the diagnosis. Treatment for leukaemia is available, but the effectiveness of treatment depends upon when the cancer is diagnosed, and when the treatment can begin. In cases of delay, patients may lose the chance of a cure, or they may miss out on the possibility of palliative care.
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