Question

Leukaemia is cancer of white blood cells, what do we call it when it's the red blood cells dividing uncontrollably

Answer 1

Red blood cells divide uncontrollably, creating many new abnormal cells. ... As a result, immature or malformed red blood cells develop. This causes a decrease in levels of healthy red blood cells in the body, leading to (Anemia) , which causes weakness and (Fatigue).

Answer 2

Leukemia is a type of cancer found in your blood and bone marrow and is caused by the rapid production of abnormal white blood cells. These abnormal white blood cells are not able to fight infection and impair the ability of the bone marrow to produce red blood cells and platelets.