Common Risk Factors for the Deadliest Cancers

Risk Factors for Leukemia

Smoking, genetics, age and environmental factors play a role in some varieties of leukemia, but the exact cause of most leukemias is unknown. Early detection is key to preventing this cancer from spreading to other organs.

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March 12, 2014

Last Updated:
July 1, 2014