Leukemia Cancer of WBC’s Starts in bone marrow

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Leukemia Cancer of WBC’s Starts in bone marrow Fight infection Starts in bone marrow Commonly childhood disease

Symptoms of Leukemia Loss of Appetite Lack of Energy Flu-like symptoms Easy bruising or bleeding Poor wound healing and infections

Lymphoma Begins in Lymphatic system Uncontrolled growth of lymphocytes Drain excess tissue fluid (lymph) Uncontrolled growth of lymphocytes Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s

Symptoms of Lymphoma Swelling of Lymph nodes Fever Sweating Fatigue Bony pain

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