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Leukaemia is cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. Manytypes of leukemia exist. Some forms of leukemia are more common in children. Other forms of leukemia occurmostly in adults. Leukemia usually involves the white blood cells. Your white blood cells are potent infection fightersthey normally grow and divide in an orderly way, as your body needs them. But in people with leukemia, the bonemarrow produces an excessive amount of abnormal white blood cells, which don't function properly. Leukemiasymptoms are depend on the type of leukemia. Common leukemia signs and symptoms include: Fever or chills,persistent fatigue, weakness, losing weight without trying, easy bleeding or bruising, swollen lymph nodes, enlargedliver or spleen, bone pain or tenderness. Diagnostic of leukemia in a routine blood test, before symptoms begin. If thishappens, or if you have signs or symptoms that suggest leukemia, you may undergo physical exam, blood tests, andbone marrow test. Treatment for leukemia can be complex depending on the type of leukemia and other factors.Common treatments used to fight leukemia include: chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, bone marrowtransplant and immunotherapy.