Leukemia can be classified as either acute or chronic and as either lymphocytic or myeloid.

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Leukemia can be classified into four main types: acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). The classification is based on the type of blood cell that is affected (lymphocytic or myeloid) and the speed at which the cancer progresses (acute or chronic).

Leukemia Can Be Classified as Either Acute or Chronic and as Either