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Boulder Q: In leukemia, what effect does the overgrowth of white blood cells actually do that is harmful to the person?

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Boulder Q: In leukemia, what effect does the overgrowth of white blood cells actually do that is harmful to the person?

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They can replace normal cells simply by outgrowing them, or they can get between them and prevent their normal interactions. Also, some tumor cells release factors that inhibit immunity, possibly in an attempt to ensure the survival of their own selfish DNA.

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