MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -When you have leukemia, it can either be acute or chronic. Acute leukemia develops quickly and needs prompt treatment. Chronic leukemia develops slowly and may need management over many years. Leukemia is a cancer of the blood.

Detailed explanation-2: -Leukemia is classified in two ways. First, the disease can be either chronic (slow-growing) or acute (more aggressive). Second, leukemia is classified based on the types of leukemia cells present. This is determined by where the disease started.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (also called CLL) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that usually gets worse slowly. CLL is one of the most common types of leukemia in adults.

Detailed explanation-4: -In terms of how quickly it develops or gets worse, leukemia is classified as either acute (fast-growing) or chronic (slow-growing): Acute leukemia is rapidly progressing and results in the accumulation of immature, functionless blood cells in the bone marrow.