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Is Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Causing Pneumonia?

My daughter-in-law was recently diagnosed with ALL. Some tests have come back with good news, e.g. no Philadelphia chromosone or evidence in spinal fluid. But she keeps running into complications. e.g. pneumonia diagnosed today. Is this typical of the course of the disease? She is in a top notch cancer center, but we still worry.
Wed, 6 May 2015
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Hematologist 's  Response
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
ALL leads to neutropenia. It causes decrease in the immunity and it will leads to severe infection like pneumonia. You should take antibiotics for that. Take chemotherapy according to your doctors advice for ALL.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.
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Hematologist Dr. Hardik Sanghvi's  Response
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
She has acute myeloid leukemia. It is immune compromised state. Do frequent infection is common in this. As a result of immunodeficiency she may have pneumonia. She should take higher antibiotics to clear infection. Continue your treatment of acute myeloid leukemia.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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Is Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Causing Pneumonia?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. ALL leads to neutropenia. It causes decrease in the immunity and it will leads to severe infection like pneumonia. You should take antibiotics for that. Take chemotherapy according to your doctors advice for ALL. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.