Patient's question:
Grandpa is already 82 years old. He was very healthy before, but just got leukemia after a health check-up. Why would someone in their 80s get leukemia?Doctor's answer:
Leukemia is a malignant, fibrotic inflammation of blood cells, a type of blood disease characterized by malignant tumors. It is more common in many individuals with weakened immune systems, making them more susceptible to viral infections. Currently, the exact cause of leukemia is not entirely clear. In elderly patients, leukemia is often considered to be due to an increase in their weakened immune response or exposure to harmful substances, which leads to drastic changes in blood cells.