1960's - James Baldwin. A civil rights activist involved in the civil rights movement. In 1963, He was good friends with Harry Belafonte and other civil rights figures. Baldwin met with public figures to discuss the moral implications of the civil rights movement.
1 Certain genetic disorders, such as Down syndrome, are associated with an increased risk of leukemia. 2  Exposure to certain chemicals. 3  Exposure to certain chemicals, such as benzene â which is found in gasoline and is used by the chemical industry â also is linked to an increased risk of some kinds of leukemia. 4  Smoking. Previous cancer treatment. 2  People who've had certain types of chemotherapy and radiation therapy for other cancers have an increased risk of developing certain types of leukemia. 3  Genetic disorders. 4  Genetic abnormalities seem to play a role in the development of leukemia.
Top 10 Doctor insights on: Is Aml Leukemia Hereditary. 1 2nd cousin and her father, my great uncle both had aml leukemia at 50 and 66. No other of the 22 members in 3 generations had it. Dr. Martin Raff Dr. Raff. 1 doctor agreed: AML: There is a hereditary risk for aml. Multiple cases of AML developing in a family at a rate higher than predicted by chance alone have been reported.