Friday, March 11, 2011

What is Blood Cancer?


Blood cancer is a form of cancer which attacks the blood, bone marrow, or lymphatic system. There are three kinds of blood cancer: leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. These malignancies have varying prognoses, depending on the patient and the specifics of the condition, but overall survival rates with blood cancer increased radically in the late 20th century with the development of advanced treatments. When caught early, blood cancer can be very manageable in some cases, which is one very good reason to make regular trips to the doctor a priority for people of all ages.

Blood Cancer Symptoms:




  • Weakness, Fatigue, Malaise and Breathlessness.
  • Minimal body strain results in bone fractures.
  • Excessive or easy bruising.
  • Bleeding gums or frequent nose bleeds.
  • Recurrent infections or fever.
  • Excessive sweating of body during night.
  • Weight loss.
  • Frequent vomiting sensations.
  • Anorexia.
  • Lymph node (gland) enlargement.
  • Lumps or abdominal distension due to enlarged abdominal organs.
  • Abdominal pain, Bone pain and Back pain.
  • Delirium and confusion.
  • Abnormal bleeding in gums nose and cuts, which will result in platelet reduction.
  • Headaches with occurrence of visual difficulties.
  • Occurrence of fine rashes on dark spots.
  • Decreased urination and difficulty while urinating.


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