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Is Leukemia Genetic?

Hi I have a boyfriend who have leukemia for for ten years now, hes 28 years old. We are committed to each other.I am scared that its genetic, so hows severe or 1%can the kids inherit the disease?I am worry, that I might not enjoy my motherhood if we get kids. And for how long will my boyfriend lives from now on (life expectancy)?
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Yes, you are right about leukemia inheritance. Leukaemia s are inherited in nature. The possibility of inheritance is depending on type of leukaemia.
B cell leukemias have high inheritance then T cell leukemias. So please rrply me the type of leukemia he is having.
And with modern medicine , prognosis of leukemia s are good.
Life expectancy is usually upto 40-50 years if regular follow up with oncologist is done.
And inheritance in child is upto 5%.
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Is Leukemia Genetic?

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, you are right about leukemia inheritance. Leukaemia s are inherited in nature. The possibility of inheritance is depending on type of leukaemia. B cell leukemias have high inheritance then T cell leukemias. So please rrply me the type of leukemia he is having. And with modern medicine , prognosis of leukemia s are good. Life expectancy is usually upto 40-50 years if regular follow up with oncologist is done. And inheritance in child is upto 5%.