Risk factors

Leukemia - Acute Lymphocytic - ALL - Risk Factors

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing ALL. Use the menu to see other pages.

A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of developing cancer. Although risk factors often influence the development of cancer, most do not directly cause cancer. Some people with several risk factors never develop cancer, while others with no known risk factors do. Knowing your risk factors and talking about them with your doctor may help you make more informed lifestyle and health care choices.

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Leukemia - Eosinophilic - Risk Factors

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing eosinophilic leukemia. Use the menu to see other pages.

A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of developing cancer. Although risk factors often influence the development of leukemia, most do not directly cause leukemia. Some people with several risk factors never develop leukemia, while others with no known risk factors do. Knowing your risk factors and talking about them with your doctor may help you make more informed lifestyle and health care choices.

Understanding Cancer Risk

Risk is the chance that an event will happen. "Cancer risk" is most often used to describe the chance that a person will develop cancer. In cancer care, this phrase is also used to describe the chance that the cancer will come back after treatment. When cancer returns, it is called a recurrence.

Research about cancer risk helps improve the health of many people. For example, when scientists discovered that smoking increases the risk of lung cancer, anti-smoking campaigns began and have helped save many lives.

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