NUR 4445 Cancer 1

NUR 4445 Cancer 1
1. Leukemias
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Most common childhood cancer
Cancer of the bone marrow
Results in overproduction of abnormal WBCs
2. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
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Affects the lymphocytes
Most common in ages 2-5 years75% of childhood leukemia
3. Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
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Affects the blast cells (immature WBCs) Any age, but peaks around 2 years and again during
adolescence
25% of childhood leukemia
4. Leukemia causes
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Not well understood Environment (radiation)
Genetics (Down Syndrome, twins)
5. Leukemia s/s
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Fatigue & weakness
Feeling cold
Dizzy or lightheaded Pale
Recurrent infections or fever Bone pain
Easy bruising or bleeding