<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Hi I have a boyfriend who have leukemia for for ten years now, hes 28 years old. We are committed to each other.I am scared that its genetic, so hows severe or 1can the kids inherit the disease?I am worry, that I might not enjoy my motherhood if we get kids. And for how long will my boyfriend lives from now on life expectancy?  <response>: Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, you are right about leukemia inheritance. Leukemia s are inherited in nature. The possibility of inheritance is depending on type of leukemia. B cell leukemia have high inheritance then T cell leukemia. So please reply me the type of leukemia he is having. And with modern medicine, prognosis of leukemia s are good. Life expectancy is usually up to 40-50 years if regular follow up with oncologist is done. And inheritance in child is up to 5. 