It is not hereditary, and it is not contagious. It is, however, one of the diseases that kills more children than many others. The word ‘leukaemia’ refers to a group of cancers that spread through the bloodstream after starting in the bone marrow and surrounding tissues of the sufferer. In South Africa, it is believed that at least one in four individuals are affected by some form of cancer, through their own diagnosis, or that of a family member or close friend. Cancers can develop in almost any part of the body and subsequently, many variations exist.
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