What is the difference between myelogenous and lymphocytic leukemia?
What does myelogenous leukemia affect and what does lymphocytic leukemia affect?
- norton g
erika - the 2 types of leukemia begin from different body white blood cell origins. Lymphocytic leukemia begins from white blood cells called lymphocytes or immature types of lymphocytes. It commonly affects lymph nodes in the body but can invade all body tissues. "Myelogenous" leukemia involves the other 3 common types of white blood cells known as granulocytes. They are the neutrophils, eosinophils, or basophils. They behave differently and have different methods of treatment. It normally involves the bone marrow first but can go anywhere in the body.Some are able to be cured, especially lymphocytic leukemias of childhood.
- Macmillan Cancer Support
Hi Erika,
We have information about different leukaemias on our website, which you might find useful:
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Cancerinformation/Cancertypes/Leukaemia/Leukaemiaoverview.aspx
I hope this helps.
You can also call our cancer support specialists free on 0808 808 00 00.
All the best.
Leukemia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatment of this blood-related cancer.
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