Lekima

Were you looking for information about Leukemia? Lekima is a common misspelling of leukemia.

Leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells. In people with this disease, the bone marrow produces abnormal white blood cells that crowd out normal white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets over time. This action makes it difficult for blood to do its work and may cause fatigue, headaches, and other symptoms. Certain people may be at a higher risk for developing leukemia, including those who are exposed to very high levels of radiation, are receiving chemotherapy, or have Down syndrome.

(Click Leukemia to find out how many people are affected by this disease, for a list of other risk factors, and to learn about various treatment options. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)