The legendary singer Etta James has died at age 73 because of complications from leukemia, according to several news reports…Risk factors for leukemia include genetic diseases, blood disorders, having been exposed to radiation or certain chemicals, having gone through cancer treatment previously, smoking, and having a family history of the disease, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Huffington Post, By Amanda Chan, 1/22/2012
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