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Leukemia is the abnormal proliferation of white blood cells and it is also referred to as the cancer of the blood.
Anaemia is a condition in which the blood is deficient in terms of quantity and quality.
The main characteristics of anaemia and leukemia are;
Weakness in the body due to inadequate oxygen supply.
Excessive fevers and night sweats.
Skin paleness.
Excess fatigue.
Shortness of breath.
Muchiri Samson answered the question on May 1, 2018 at 13:02
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