What is acute lymphocytic leukemia?
Acute lymphocytic leukemia is a blood cancer where there are too many of specific types of white blood cells called lymphocytes or lymphoblasts. It is the most common type of leukemia in young children. It also affects adults, especially those age 65 and older.
How do members experience acute lymphocytic leukemia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with acute lymphocytic leukemia*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for acute lymphocytic leukemia*
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Who has acute lymphocytic leukemia on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 7 | |
| 20s | 8 | |
| 30s | 20 | |
| 40s | 27 | |
| 50s | 15 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 12 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 35 | |
| Female | 62 |
Talk to people with acute lymphocytic leukemia
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