Major Types of Blood Disorders

White Blood Cells: Leukemia

Leukemia is probably one of the most well-known forms of cancer. This type of cancer develops inside an individual's bone marrow. White blood cells multiply inside of the bone marrow, hindering the growth of new red blood cells and platelets into the system. Platelets are the cells that help stop bleeding should an individual get cut or bruised. Bone marrow transplants can be used as a form of treatment for leukemia, as a method to encourage new and healthy growth.