Acute and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are two kinds of blood cancer that affect specific white blood cells produced by the bone marrow, called lymphocytes. ALL is also termed as acute lymphocytic leukemia.
CLL is the most common form of leukemia cancer distressing adults. ALL primarily causes children, although it can occur in adults. Both acute lymphocytic leukemia and chronic lymphocytic leukemia produce comparable symptoms, including:

  • Fatigue and weakness
  • Fever
  • Night sweats
  • Frequent infractions
  • Easy bruising and bleeding
  • Weight loss
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Abdominal fullness
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