&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Is Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;227&quot; data-end=&quot;432&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), also called acute lymphoblastic leukemia, is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Bone marrow is the soft tissue inside your bones that makes your blood cells every day.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;434&quot; data-end=&quot;488&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Think of bone marrow as a factory. Its job is to make:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
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&lt;li data-start=&quot;491&quot; data-end=&quot;526&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Red blood cells that carry oxygen&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;529&quot; data-end=&quot;569&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;White blood cells that fight infection&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;572&quot; data-end=&quot;607&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Platelets that help stop bleeding&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;609&quot; data-end=&quot;825&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;With ALL, the factory starts making too many &lt;strong data-start=&quot;654&quot; data-end=&quot;684&quot;&gt;immature white blood cells&lt;/strong&gt;. These cells don&amp;rsquo;t work the way they should. Instead of helping your body fight germs, they take up space and crowd out healthy blood cells.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;827&quot; data-end=&quot;870&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Because of this, the body can have trouble:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
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&lt;li data-start=&quot;873&quot; data-end=&quot;894&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Fighting infections&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;897&quot; data-end=&quot;921&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Carrying enough oxygen&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;924&quot; data-end=&quot;952&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Stopping bleeding properly&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;954&quot; data-end=&quot;1134&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;ALL is called &lt;strong data-start=&quot;968&quot; data-end=&quot;977&quot;&gt;acute&lt;/strong&gt; because it can develop quickly. Symptoms may show up suddenly and can get worse in a short amount of time. This is why early testing and care are important.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1136&quot; data-end=&quot;1425&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;ALL is most common in children, but adults can get it too. Everyone&amp;rsquo;s experience is a little different. Age, overall health, and the type of leukemia cells all play a role. The good news is that treatments have improved a lot, and many people&amp;mdash;especially children&amp;mdash;respond very well to care.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1427&quot; data-end=&quot;1652&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;In most cases, doctors do not know exactly what causes ALL. It happens when changes occur in the DNA of developing blood cells. These changes are usually not inherited and are not caused by anything a person did or didn&amp;rsquo;t do.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1654&quot; data-end=&quot;1861&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;At our clinic, we believe that understanding your health makes a difference. If you have questions or concerns, our care team is here to help you feel informed, supported, and confident about the next steps.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h1 data-start=&quot;193&quot; data-end=&quot;244&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Symptoms, Signs, and When to Get Checked&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;246&quot; data-end=&quot;424&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) affects how blood cells are made. Because of this, symptoms often happen when the body does not have enough healthy blood cells to do their jobs.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;426&quot; data-end=&quot;584&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;At first, symptoms may be mild. They can look like a cold, flu, or another common illness. Over time, symptoms often become more noticeable or do not go away.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;426&quot; data-end=&quot;584&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;591&quot; data-end=&quot;610&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;Common Symptoms&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;612&quot; data-end=&quot;644&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Some people with ALL may notice:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
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&lt;li data-start=&quot;647&quot; data-end=&quot;675&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Feeling very tired or weak&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;678&quot; data-end=&quot;724&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Shortness of breath during normal activities&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;727&quot; data-end=&quot;758&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Feeling dizzy or light-headed&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;761&quot; data-end=&quot;780&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Pale-looking skin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;783&quot; data-end=&quot;813&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Fever without a clear reason&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;816&quot; data-end=&quot;864&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Getting sick often or taking longer to recover&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;866&quot; data-end=&quot;951&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;These symptoms can happen when there are not enough healthy red or white blood cells.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;866&quot; data-end=&quot;951&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;958&quot; data-end=&quot;984&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Signs of Low Platelets&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;986&quot; data-end=&quot;1081&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Platelets help your blood clot and stop bleeding. When platelet levels are low, you may notice:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1084&quot; data-end=&quot;1099&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Easy bruising&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1102&quot; data-end=&quot;1123&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Frequent nosebleeds&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1126&quot; data-end=&quot;1141&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Bleeding gums&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1144&quot; data-end=&quot;1182&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Tiny red or purple spots on the skin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1185&quot; data-end=&quot;1230&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Heavier or longer-lasting menstrual periods&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1237&quot; data-end=&quot;1268&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other Symptoms to Watch For&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;1270&quot; data-end=&quot;1289&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;ALL&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;can&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt; also&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt; cau&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;se:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1292&quot; data-end=&quot;1312&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Bone or joint pain&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1315&quot; data-end=&quot;1369&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, underarms, or groin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1372&quot; data-end=&quot;1397&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Unexplained weight loss&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1400&quot; data-end=&quot;1414&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Night sweats&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1417&quot; data-end=&quot;1435&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Loss of appetite&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1438&quot; data-end=&quot;1470&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Feeling full sooner than usual&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1472&quot; data-end=&quot;1569&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Some people may feel discomfort or fullness in the belly if the liver or spleen becomes enlarged.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1472&quot; data-end=&quot;1569&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1576&quot; data-end=&quot;1622&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When Should You See a Healthcare Provider?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p data-start=&quot;1624&quot; data-end=&quot;1728&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Many of these symptoms can be caused by common illnesses. That&amp;rsquo;s why they are easy to overlook at first.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4 data-start=&quot;1730&quot; data-end=&quot;1783&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You should contact a healthcare provider if symptoms:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1786&quot; data-end=&quot;1802&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Do not improve&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1805&quot; data-end=&quot;1823&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Keep coming back&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1826&quot; data-end=&quot;1847&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Get worse over time&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1850&quot; data-end=&quot;1878&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Feel unusual or concerning&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1880&quot; data-end=&quot;1982&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Early evaluation can help rule out serious conditions or allow treatment to begin as soon as possible.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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