Best hospitals and doctors for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia-ALL in Bangalore, India

Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is also called acute lymphoblastic leukemia. “Acute” means that the leukemia can progress quickly, and if not treated, would probably be fatal within a few months. "Lymphocytic" means it develops from early (immature) forms of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. Acute lymphocytic leukemia starts in the bone marrow. This invades the blood quickly and can spread to other parts of the body, including the lymph nodes, liver, spleen, central nervous system.

• Bleeding from the gums.
• Bone pain.
• Fever.
• Frequent infections.
• Frequent or severe nosebleeds.
• Lumps caused by swollen lymph nodes in and around the neck, underarm, abdomen or groin.
• Pale skin.
• Shortness of breath.
• Weakness, fatigue or a general decrease in energy.