Leukemia: Types and Classification

According to the Mayo Clinic, doctors classify leukemia in two ways.

  • Speed of progression
  • Types of cells affected

The major types of leukemia are:

  • Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML)
  • Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
  • Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
  • Other chronic myeloid disorders

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