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Leukaemia is a cancer of the white blood cells. People with leukaemia usually have more white blood cells than normal.
These leukaemia cells behave differently from healthy white blood cells. The four main types of leukaemia are:
Each type of leukaemia has its own characteristics and treatment.
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