Cancers Flashcards
1
Q
Name 5 symptoms of leukaemia
A
Pale skin Tiredness Easily bruised skin Breathlessness Joint pain
2
Q
What can cause Leukaemia (rather than stem cells)
A
Increased exposure to infections as a child
Exposure to benzene (in cigarettes)
Exposure to higher levels of radiation
3
Q
How is leukaemia diagnosed
A
- GP will request to take a blood test to check white blood cell count
- Bone marrow biopsy
- lumbar puncture
- ct scan
4
Q
What are the treatments for leukaemia
A
- chemo
- radiotherapy
- bone marrow transplant
5
Q
What is leukaemia
A
Cancer of the white blood cells caused by genetic mutations in stem cells
