Leukaemia

Question 1

What are the two types of leukaemia?

Answer 1

Chronic and acute

Question 2

Where are the blood cells in leukaemia produced?

Answer 2

They come from the bone marrow.

Question 3

Name the factors that could increase the risk of getting leukaemia.

Answer 3

Smoking (being around someone who smokes), radiation, blood disorders that damage the bone marrow, benzene exposure

Question 4

What are the causes of leukaemia?

Answer 4

There are no known causes of leukaemia.

Question 5

What are the 5 major symptoms of leukaemia?

Answer 5

Frequent infections, fatigue, easy bleeding and bruising, pale skin, shortness of breath

Question 6

Name three treatments for leukaemia.

Answer 6

Radiotherapy, chemotherapy, bone marrow or stem cell transplant

Question 7

Name two practitioners involved in cancer treatment.

Answer 7

Oncologist and radiotherapist

Question 8

Name 4 lifestyle changes that can be made to help recovery from leukaemia.

Answer 8

Eating a healthy balance diet, balancing rest and activity, avoid contact sports, avoid exposure to bacteria and viruses.

Question 9

What is leukaemia?

Answer 9

Cancer of the white blood cells.