<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat information is there regarding leukemia?  <response>: <reason> There are certain activities and events that can lead to an increased risk for leukemia. Try to avoid:Smoking Exposure to the chemical Benzene Exposure to large amounts of radiationOther factors that point to a higher risk for leukemia include:Chemotherapy, Down syndrome and certain other inherited diseases Myelodysplastic syndrome and certain other blood disorders Family history of leukemia Infection with the Human T-cell leukemia virus type I HTLV-I 