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There are four common types of adult leukemia. Two are chronic, meaning they get worse over a longer period of time. The other two are acute, meaning they get worse quickly.

• chronic lymphocytic leukemia
• chronic myeloid leukemia
• acute myeloid leukemia
• acute lymphocytic leukemia