Leaf River (Illinois) The Leaf River is a tributary of the Rock River, about 31 miles (50 km) long, in northwestern Illinois in the United States. Via the Rock, it is part of the Mississippi River watershed.
Follow Following Unfollow Pending Disabled. A answered. Adult acute myeloid leukemia affects the body by disrupting the normal balance of blood cells in the body. Reduced levels of white blood cells, which normally defend the body from infection, can lead to higher chances of catching secondary diseases.
Symptoms may depend on what type of leukemia you have, but common symptoms include: 1  A new lump or swollen gland in your neck, under your arm, or in your groin. 2  Frequent nosebleeds, bleeding from the gums or rectum, more frequent bruising, or very heavy menstrual bleeding.3  Frequent fevers. 4  Night sweats.5  Bone pain. Chronic leukemia gets worse slowly and may not cause symptoms for years. 2  It may be lymphocytic or myelogenous. 3  Lymphocytic (or lymphoblastic) leukemia affects white blood cells called lymphocytes. 4  Myelogenous leukemia affects the other type of cells that normally become granulocytes, red blood cells, or platelets.