Blood cancer or leukaemia is actually a group of diseases, each of which affects the normal function of blood cells and gradually weakens the system. Blood cancer represents a large group of malignant diseases. This group includes the accumulation of cancer cells in the bone marrow, blood, and lymphatic system. The lymphatic system consists of the lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, tonsils, dormant tissue, and thyroid tissue of the digestive tract. Once the malignant blood cells start growing rapidly, they show many visible signs and symptoms of cancer in the blood. Symptoms of blood cancer include shortness of breath, skin changes, weight loss, swollen lymph glands, etc. In addition to the lymphatic system and blood, the attack can also be concentrated in the bone marrow.
Symptoms of blood cancer
The main symptoms include:
Severe shortness of breath
Frequent infections
Abnormal bleeding from cuts and gums
Massive bleeding in women during menstruation
Pain in bones/joints/ribs/back
Skin changes (itching)
Abdominal discomfort and swollen abdomen
Swollen lymph glands
Severe abdominal pain
Severe headaches and visual disturbances
Frequent weight loss
difficulty urinating
The appearance of fine rashes or dark spots all over the body.
The occurrence of sudden bouts of chills and night sweats.
Types of blood cancer
There are three main types of blood cancer, and each type may have certain variations:
Leukaemia: leukaemia affects the white blood cells. When the cancer cells multiply by leaps and bounds, they affect either the bone marrow or the circulatory system. Symptoms are not known and vary depending on the severity of the disease. However, it is thought to be triggered by a weakened immune system, age, and also some other blood disorders.
Lymphoma- Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell (WBC), and the cancer cells that directly affect the lymphocytes lead to lymphoma.
Myeloma- The cancer formation affects the plasma (another type of WBC). The most common form is multiple myeloma.
Symptoms of blood cancer - lymphoma Among the most typical symptoms of lymphoma are swollen lymph nodes, as this cancer attacks your lymph cells. The swelling is usually painless.
Leukaemia has the following symptoms:
Cough
Extreme fatigue
Abdominal fullness
Itching
Nausea
Aversion to food
Night sweats
Weight loss
Susceptibility to germs and infections and swelling of the lymph nodes are some of the other consequences of leukaemia. Leukaemia can be chronic or acute.
In acute leukaemia, however, symptoms are likely to develop with increasing intensity.
Symptoms of blood cancer - lymphoma
Among the most typical symptoms of lymphoma are swollen lymph nodes, as this cancer attacks your lymph cells. The swellings are usually painless.
Leukaemia has the following symptoms:
Cough
Extreme fatigue
Abdominal fullness
Itching
Nausea
Aversion to food
Night sweats
Weight loss
Symptoms of blood cancer - myeloma
A general feeling of tiredness
Painful back
Susceptibility to infections
Shortness of breath
Attacks of numbness
Chest pain
The occurrence of kidney problems may develop due to myeloma.
Causes of blood cancer:
There are various causes of blood cancer. Some of them are:
A weakened immune system
High doses of radiation
Contact with a harmful chemical called benzene, which is used in gasoline and is used as a solvent in the rubber and plastics industries.
Genetic disorders, such as Fanconi anaemia, weakman diamond syndrome, and Down syndrome
Carcinogenic chemicals and radiation exposure.
Smoking
HIV infection
Increasing age
Treatment:
Apart from chemotherapy and radiation, the conventional treatments for blood cancer are to try stem cells and bone marrow transplants. The symptoms of blood cancer can occur at any time. Therefore, proper preventive measures are of utmost importance. Some of them are:
Eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly for a healthy lifestyle.
Avoidance of processed meat/fish products
Reducing consumption of trans or saturated fats.
Regular exposure to fresh air is necessary
Stay away from herbicides and chemicals
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