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What To Know About Leukemia

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5 months ago

December 27, 2023

Leukemia is a cancer of the blood, characterised by the rapid growth of abnormal blood cells. This uncontrolled growth takes place in one’s bone marrow, where most of your body’s blood is made.

Leukemia cells are usually immature (still developing) white blood cells. The term leukemia comes from the Greek words for “white” (leukos) and “blood” (haima).

Unlike other cancers, leukemia does not generally form a mass (tumor) that shows up in imaging tests, such as X-rays or CT scans.

There are many types of leukemia. Some are more common in children, while others are more common in adults. Treatment depends on the type of leukemia and other factors.

Leukemia is the cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system.

Many types of leukemia exist. Some forms of leukemia are more common in children. Other forms of leukemia occur mostly in adults.

Leukemia usually involves the white blood cells. Your white blood cells are potent infection fighters — they normally grow and divide in an orderly way, as your body needs them. But in people with leukemia, the bone marrow produces an excessive amount of abnormal white blood cells, which do not function properly.

Treatment for leukemia can be complex — depending on the type of leukemia and other factors. However, there are strategies and resources that can help make your treatment successful.

Leukemia symptoms vary, depending on the type of leukemia. Common leukemia signs and symptoms include: Fever or chills, persistent fatigue, frequent or severe infections, losing weight without trying

Swollen lymph nodes, enlarged liver or spleen, easy bleeding or bruising and recurrent nosebleeds etc.

When to see a doctor

Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any persistent signs or symptoms that worry you.

Leukemia symptoms are often vague and not specific. You may overlook early leukemia symptoms because they may resemble symptoms of the flu and other common illnesses.

Sometimes leukemia is discovered during blood tests for some other condition.
SOURCE: VANGUARD

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Man Arrested For Invading Plateau Bank With Bomb

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8 mins ago

May 14, 2024

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A yet-to-be-identified man has been apprehended for possessing a bomb on the premises of a bank in Dadin Kowa town in the Jos South area of Plateau State.

It was gathered that immediately it was discovered that a bomb was in the suspect’s possession, an alarm was raised, and he was quickly pinned down to avert a tragedy.

According to a post by security analyst Zagazola Makama on X on Tuesday, the vigilante security at the bank prevented the attack when they spotted the suspect.

Upset by the development, an angry mob descended on the suspect and reportedly demanded that he should be killed.

The suspect was later handed over to the police for proper investigation.

A picture attached to Makama’s post showed that the bomb was strapped around the suspect’s belly.

It is, however, unclear if the suspect had been linked to any terrorist organisation in the country.

Details later…

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BREAKING: Niger Speaker Halts Wedding Plans For 100 Orphans

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51 mins ago

May 14, 2024

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The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulamlik Sarkindaji, has stopped the planned hosting of the wedding of 100 orphan girls in his constituency, saying he would not grace the occasion.

Sarkindaji took the decision following the action of the Women Affairs Minister, Uju Ohannaya, who dragged the Speaker to court to halt the wedding.

The Speaker made this known on Tuesday during a media briefing in which he said the minister had overstepped her bounds.

He said the minister should take over the sponsorship of the wedding ceremony.

The Speaker disclosed that he had already made funds available to the girls’ parents through the traditional leaders and clerics of his constituency, noting that he would not withdraw the funds.

Abdulmalik also pointed out that his motive for wanting to sponsor the wedding was the state of poverty of the girls’ parents and not the constituency project, as reported in the media.

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See Lagos Environment Commissioner’s Funny Reply To Resident’s Complaint About Neighbours Moaning Loudly At Night

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2 hours ago

May 14, 2024

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Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources gave a light-hearted response after residents complained to him about couples moaning loudly and disturbing neighbours.

The X users who made the complaint did so in jest.

An X user wrote: “It’s actually a wicked act for neighbours to be moaning loud at midnight, especially on Mondays.

“I think it’s about time we addressed this issue in the estate WhatsApp group.”