Blood Cancer - Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

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FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT BLOOD TEST





Blood Cancer or Leukemia-

Leukemia is a blood disorder disease that originates in the bone marrow. The bone marrow helps blood cells to grow and develop. When some of the white blood cells become cancerous, the situation is called Leukemia. In people afflicted with blood cancer, bone marrow develops abnormal white cells, which do not work properly.


What are the types of blood cancer-

Leukemia


Lymphoma


Myeloma


What are the symptoms of blood cancer?


Fever


Shiver


Weakness and fatigue


Severe infections


Losing weight


Enlarged liver and spleen


Bone Pain


Excessive Bleeding


Red spot on the skin


Rapid heart rate


Excessive Sweating


Severe pain in abdomen or chest


Shortness of breath


Bluish lip and fingernails





What are the causes?

Researchers and scientists don't clear the exact causes of leukemia. It may develop due to genetic and environmental factors.


What are the risk factors?


Old age


Family history


Chemotherapy


Prior exposure to radiation


Smoking


Organ transplant


Genetic disorder


Tests and diagnosis-


Physical Exam


Blood test


Bone marrow test


Treatment-


Chemotherapy


Biological therapy


Targeted therapy


Radiation therapy


Stem cell transplant
Location: Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

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