Blood Diseases: Leukemia and Anemia

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Which type of cancer is leukemia?

Blood cancer

Where do malignant tumors of WBC in leukemia extend into?

Bones

What may happen to a patient's WBC count in leukemia?

It can be normal or below normal

Where is bone marrow located in the body?

<p>In the bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between leukemia and anemia?

<p>Leukemia affects white blood cells, anemia affects red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of leukemic bone marrow?

<p>It is the soft inner part of the bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes leukemia from anemia?

<p>Leukemia is a malignant tumor while anemia is not</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of leukemia on the WBC count?

<p>It may increase or decrease the WBC count</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary location of leukemia?

<p>Bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a malignant tumor of WBC in the bone marrow?

<p>Leukemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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