Leukemia can either be acute leukemia or chronic leukemia. ... If someone has chronic leukemia it means the production of abnormal cells is increasing over time. There are four common types of leukemia: Acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and chronic myeloid leukemia. ... Chronic lymphocytic leukemia over time eventually starts to affect the lymph nodes. ... Someone with chronic leukemia does not need immediate medical treatment. ...

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