Infections

Leukemia - Eosinophilic - Introduction

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ON THIS PAGE: You will find some basic information about this disease and the parts of the body it may affect. This is the first page of Cancer.Net’s Guide to Eosinophilic Leukemia. Use the menu to see other pages. Think of that menu as a roadmap for this complete guide.

Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells. Leukemia begins when healthy blood cells change and grow out of control.

Leukemia - Chronic T-Cell Lymphocytic - Introduction

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ON THIS PAGE: You will find some basic information about this disease and the parts of the body it may affect. This is the first page of Cancer.Net’s Guide to Chronic T-Cell Leukemia. Use the menu to see other pages. Think of that menu as a roadmap for this complete guide.

Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells. Leukemia begins when healthy blood cells change and grow out of control.

Leukemia - Chronic Lymphocytic - CLL - Introduction

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ON THIS PAGE: You will find some basic information about this disease and the parts of the body it may affect. This is the first page of Cancer.Net’s Guide to Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Use the menu to see other pages. Think of that menu as a roadmap for this complete guide.

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Leukemia - B-cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia and Hairy Cell Leukemia - Introduction

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ON THIS PAGE: You will find some basic information about this disease and the parts of the body it may affect. This is the first page of Cancer.Net’s Guide to B-Cell Leukemia. Use the menu to see other pages. Think of that menu as a roadmap for this complete guide.

Leukemia - Acute Lymphocytic - ALL - Introduction

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ON THIS PAGE: You will find some basic information about this disease and the parts of the body it may affect. This is the first page of Cancer.Net’s Guide to Adult Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. Use the menu to see other pages. Think of that menu as a roadmap for this complete guide.

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Salivary Gland Cancer - Introduction

ON THIS PAGE: You will find some basic information about this disease and the parts of the body it may affect. This is the first page of Cancer.Net’s Guide to Salivary Gland Cancer. Use the menu to see other pages. Think of that menu as a roadmap for this complete guide.

About the salivary glands

The salivary glands contain tissues that produce saliva. Saliva is important to the body because it:

  • Helps keep the mouth moist

  • Contains enzymes that begin breaking down food

Leukemia - Acute Lymphocytic - ALL - Symptoms and Signs

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about body changes and other things that can signal a problem that may need medical care. Use the menu to see other pages.

People with ALL may experience the following symptoms or signs. Sometimes, people with ALL do not have any of these changes. Or, the cause of a symptom may be a different medical condition that is not cancer.

  • Fatigue

  • Weakness

  • Easy bruising

  • Bleeding that does not stop easily

  • Pale skin

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Taste Changes

Some people have taste changes during or after cancer treatment. Here are some common taste changes:

  • Foods may taste differently than before, especially bitter, sweet, and/or salty foods.

  • Some foods may taste bland.

  • Every food may have the same taste.

  • You may have a metallic or chemical taste in your mouth, especially after eating meat or other high-protein foods.

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Neutropenia

Neutropenia is when a person has a low level of neutrophils. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell. All white blood cells help the body fight infection. Neutrophils fight infection by destroying harmful bacteria and fungi (yeast) that invade the body. Neutrophils are made in the bone marrow. Bone marrow is the spongy tissue found in larger bones such as the pelvis, vertebrae, and ribs.

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