Leukemia Research in Illnois

The Leukemia Clinical Research Foundation helps research institutions and organizations research for a cure for Leukemia. The Leukemia Clinical Research Foundation was founded in 1987 by a group of individuals to honor a husband, a business partner, and a patient. Since the beginning, the Foundation has provided grants to research institutions, organizations, and individual research doctors. In the past 20 years, The Leukemia Clinical Research Foundation has provided grants worth more than $9,000,000 to doctors, research institutions, and organizations to improve the lives of individuals that suffer from leukemia and in the hopes of ultimately finding a cure for this disease. We work hard to fight this terrible disease and to help those afflicted. If you would like to help us in these efforts, please consider donating to this wonderful Foundation. If you have any questions about our organization or how to apply for grants, please give us a call. When you give us a call, you will be connected directly to our friendly staff, so you can expect immediate attention to your inquiry. So, don’t wait, call now!

Leukemia is a type of cancer, specifically of the blood cells. Most often, Leukemia affects the body’s white blood cells, although it could affect red blood cells or platelets. The cancer cells stop functioning as intended and multiply rapidly, crowding other cells. Your body normally produces billions of new red blood cells from your bone marrow. When you have leukemia, your body produces more white blood cells instead, resulting in less red blood cells vital for your health and too many white blood cells that are unable to defend your body the way normal white blood cells would. The overabundance of white blood cells has a negative impact on your organs as well. Your body’s balance of red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells is toppled and this results in a lack of oxygen, inability to clot blood, and a weaker immune system. Leukemia is a cancer that frequently affects children.

While we don’t know what exactly causes leukemia, we do know risk factors that can indicate if an individual is at higher risk for leukemia. The risk factors include smoking, exposure to radiation, chemotherapy, a family history of leukemia, and genetic disorders like Down syndrome. If you have any of these risk factors, it may be beneficial to be aware of the warning signs of leukemia so you can get medical assistance quickly and early.

The symptoms of leukemia may differ depending on the type of leukemia and the individual. Some warning signs to look for include shortness of breath, bleeding, and bone pain. Leukemia affects the body’s blood cells, usually with an overabundance of white blood cells multiplying and crowding out the body’s red blood cells and platelets, which are vital for oxygen and blood clotting. Other warning signs can be fatigue, unexplained fevers, and night sweats. You may also experience a loss of appetite or weight. If you are worried that you are showing signs of leukemia, make an appointment with your doctor.

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