What is Leukaemia, blood related cancers & Bone Marrow?
Leukaemia is a cancer of the bone marrow. It affects the cells in the bone marrow that produce white blood cells.The four main types of leukaemia are:Each type has its own characteristics and treatment. Chronic myeloid leukaemia may also be called chronic granulocytic leukaemia or chronic myelogenous leukaemia. It is most common between the ages of 40 and 60 and is slightly more common in men than in women.
