Many leaders from within the African American community and beyond rose to prominence during the Civil Rights era, including Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Andrew Goodman and others. They riskedâand sometimes lostâtheir lives in the name of freedom and equality.
Cancers believed to be caused by contact with Agent Orange. 1  Chronic B-cell Leukemia: A type of cancer that affects your white blood cells (cells in your bodyâs immune system that help to fight off illnesses and infections)
There are different causes for the different types of leukemia. Here are some known and strongly suspected causes: Exposure to a special type of radiation (artificial ionizing). Viruses like HIV and HTLV-1. Benzene and particular petrochemicals. Chemotherapy agents (alkylating) used for treating previous cancers.