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Hairy cell leukemia

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What is Hairy cell leukemia?

Hairy cell leukemia (HCL) is a rare cancer of the blood. It affects B cells, a type of white blood cell (lymphocyte).

Alternative Names:

Leukemic reticuloendotheliosis; HCL; Leukemia - hairy cell

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with Hairy cell leukemia?

What are the symptoms associated with Hairy cell leukemia?

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Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL) vs Systemic Mastocytosis - Leukemia & Lymphoma Community

- Oct 09, 2008

My mom (68 yrs) has been exhibiting all the symptoms of Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL) - but the...

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- May 20, 2008

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- Sep 03, 2007

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- Mar 14, 2007

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- May 14, 2007

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- Nov 14, 2007

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- Apr 13, 2008

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