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Leukemia and Exposure to Ionizing Radiation Summary:

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Sort Desciption: Strong evidence has been recorded of a possible connection between forms of leukemia and exposure to ionizing radiation. This evidence is based upon studies conducted at Los Alamos National Laboratory, ...

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Strong evidence has been recorded of a possible connection between forms of leukemia and exposure to ionizing radiation. This evidence is based upon studies conducted at Los Alamos National Laboratory, studies of nuclear workers at other sites, and others exposed to ionizing radiation. These findings are consistent with the National Research Councils determination that radiation can cause acute leukemia and chronic myeloid leukemia. Leukemia (except chronic lymphocytic leukemia) is designated as a specified cancer under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. Historically, incidence of leukemia has been very high for Los Alamos County while mortality has been in the lowest third of New Mexico counties. Incidence and mortality due to leukemia in Rio Arriba County has been roughly comparable to other NM counties. Incidence means new cases of cancer, while mortality means deaths due to cancer. What is Leukemia? When leukemia develops, the body produces large numbers of abnormal blood cells. In most types of leukemia, the abnormal cells are white blood cells. There are several types of leukemia. They are grouped in two ways. One way is by how quickly the disease develops and gets worse. The other way is by the type of blood cell that is affected. Leukemia is either acute or chronic. In acute leukemia, the abnormal blood cells remain very immature and cannot carry out their normal functions. In chronic leukemia, some immature cells are present, but in general, these cells are more mature and can carry out some of their normal functions. Leukemia can arise in either of the two main types of white blood cells. When leukemia affects lymphoid cells, it is called lymphocytic leukemia. ...

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