On April 30, the 67 old Bollywood actor died of Leukemia. He has won several awards including the National Film Award.
About Leukemia
- Leukemia is a type of cancer that is present found in human blood and bone marrow.
- It is caused due to the rapid production of white blood cells.
- The white blood cells affected by Leukemia are unable to fight against infection.
- White Blood Cells gives immune power to human body fighting against diseases.
- Leukemia also impairs the ability of the bone marrow to produce platelets and red blood cells.
Classification of Leukemia
- There are four types of Leukemia.
- They are Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia.
- Science has still not provided solution to prevent Leukemia as the cause of the disease is not yet known.
- Lymphocytic leukemia is abnormal growth of bone marrow cells.
- Here the bone marrow cells mature into white blood cells.
- Myelogenous leukemia is caused due to abnormal growth of bone marrow cells that mature into red blood cells.
National Film Awards
- National Film Awards are presented by the President of India.
- A national panel appointed by the government of India selects the winners of the award.
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