Academic Journal of Nawroz University (AJNU), Vol.12, No.3, 2023
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Accurate Machine Learning Algorithms Based on Detection of
Leukemia Disease: A Review
Revella E. A. Armya
1
, Nawzat Sadiq Ahmed
2
1
Information Technology, Akre Technical College of Informatics, Duhok Polytechnic University, Duhok,
Kurdistan Region, Iraq
2
Information Technology Management, Technical College of Administration, Duhok Polytechnic University,
Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Abstract
Blood cell disorders are often detected in advanced stages as the number of cancer cells is much higher than the
number of normal blood cells. As one of the important aspects of diagnosing leukemia and determining its progress
is identifying malignant cells. This paper illustrates the discovery of leukemia and its four main types through
machine learning algorithms, as it was found that Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD) has progressed rapidly over
the past few years. To identify leukemia, multiple machines learning algorithms have been created for early
detection. Leukemia is a condition synonymous with white blood cells (WBC) that affect the bone marrow and/or
blood. The early, healthy, and reliable diagnosis of leukemia has a major role in treating patients and saving their
lives. To define leukemia in relation to its subtypes, several methods have been developed. However, these
approaches include improvements in efficiency, learning process, and performance. This research paper is
explained to enhance and provide rapid and stable detection of leukemia. To facilitate real-time collaboration
between patients and healthcare providers for leukemia research, early diagnosis, and treatment. Thus it can save
patients and doctors time and money. While the use of machine learning algorithms has shown accurate results, it
depends on the shape and size of the sample and the type of algorithm used to classify the subtypes of leukemia
(leukemia).
Keywords — Leukemia, Blood Cancer, Machine Learning.
1. INTRODUCTION
Leukemia is a form of blood tissue cancer. The
delicate inside of the body, called bone marrow, is
leukemia. Leukemia. Hematopoietic stem cells compose
of the bone marrow. It evolves over time into multiple
blood components such as white blood cells (WBCs),
platelets, and red blood cells (RBCs), which each have
distinct functions. [1][2]. Cells (RBC) are responsible for
the transfer of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues of
the body. Though (WBC), also known as leukocytes, is
responsible for combating disease and inflammation,
platelets help with clotting and control bleeding [3]. The
first type of leukemia consists of two categories: chronic
leukemia and acute leukemia [4]. Acute leukemia is
actually referred to as acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
and acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and is
categorized as chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and
chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) [5].
Figure 1: Leukemia in Human Blood and marrow [6]
In American culture, leukemia is a severe issue,
affecting all children and adults and even babies below
the age of 12 months. The most prevalent form of cancer
is pediatric leukemia, although the study on adults by
the Health Organization indicates that leukemia has
been one of the 15 most common cancer types [7]. An
important feature that makes cancer killer is the rapid
development of irregular cells that develop past their