I have hairy cell leukaemia but somehow there is no explanation how i got it. Does anybody have any information regarding the cause of this illness. I worked on nuclear submarines in the UK.
I have hairy cell leukaemia but somehow there is no explanation how i got it. Does anybody have any information regarding the cause of this illness. I worked on nuclear submarines in the UK.
Hello tattiescone
I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis of hairy cell leukaemia. It's understandable that you may have questions about your diagnosis and what this might mean for you.
Hairy cell leukaemia is a rare type of chronic leukaemia. At the moment researchers don't know what causes hairy cell leukaemia. But there are some factors that may increase your risk of developing it. You can read more about this on our website here. You might also like to have a look at the information available on the Lymphoma Action website.
If you'd like to talk to one of our nurses about your diagnosis you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Best wishes,
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator