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Leukopenia: 10 Facts to know

Cancer

Severe types of cancer [3] are likely to lead to leukopenia. Blood cancer, also known as leukemia interrupts the normal development and growth of healthy blood cells due to the uncontrolled growth of an abnormal type of blood cell. Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy can also increase the risk of low blood cells. Radiation therapy on the large bones, like those in the legs and pelvis, can also cause the death of healthy blood cells.