Yes, it is possible to die from leukemia cancer. Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that affects the body's ability to fight off infections and can lead to serious health complications. The provided statistic indicates that deaths from blood cancers, including leukemia, are a significant health concern in the United States. While advancements in medical treatments have improved survival rates, leukemia can still be fatal, especially if it is not detected and treated early. read more >>

Deaths. Approximately every 9 minutes, someone in the US dies from a blood cancer. This statistic represents approximately 160 people each day or more than six people every hour. Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma are expected to cause the deaths of an estimated 58,300 people in the US in 2017.read more >>