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What is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow, in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia begins in immature lymphocytes and progresses very quickly. It may occur at any age, but is most common in children, or as the end stage of a chronic leukemia of adults called chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia was one of the first cancers for which effective chemotherapy was developed and remains highly curable today. The cause of acute lymphoblastic leukemia is unknown, but research shows that certain risk factors are associated with the disease. Symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukemia include weakness, tiredness, fever, paleness and shortness of breath. Reference for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Article National Institutes of Health >> More Topics About Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia:
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