Experts don't know what causes leukemia. But some things are known to increase the risk of some kinds of leukemia. These things are called risk factors. You are more likely to get leukemia if you were:
-Exposed to large amounts of radiation. -Exposed to certain chemicals at work, such as benzene. -Had some types of chemotherapy to treat another cancer. -Have down syndrome or some other genetic problems and smoking
validated by: Dr Devavrat Arya. Consultant Medical Oncology, Fortis Hospital, Noida. |