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There is no known way to prevent most types of leukemia. Most people with leukemia do not have known risk factors. A risk factor is anything that raises your chances of getting a disease.
Some types of leukemia may be prevented by avoiding high doses of radiation, exposure to the chemical benzene, smoking and other tobacco use, or certain types of chemotherapy used to treat other types of cancer. 9
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| Last updated: | November 30, 2006 |
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| Author: | Kathe Gallagher, MSW |
| Reviewed By: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, Joseph O'Donnell, MD - Hematology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman |
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