Meta description: The majority of blood malignancies, also known as hematologic malignancies, begins in the bone marrow, which is the site of blood production. When aberrant blood cells begin to develop out of control, they disrupt the function of normal blood cells, which fight infection and make new blood cells.
Blood and bone marrow types:
Leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma are the three most common blood and bone marrow cancers.
Leukemia is a blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow and spreads throughout the body. It occurs when the body produces an excessive number of aberrant white blood cells, interfering with the ability of the bone marrow to produce red blood cells and platelets.
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that originates in the lymphatic system from lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell that aids the body in fighting infections.
Hodgkin lymphoma is a blood cancer that arises from lymphocytes in the lymphatic system. The Reed-Sternberg cell, which is present in Hodgkin lymphoma, is a type of aberrant lymphocyte.
Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that starts in the plasma cells of the blood, which are a type of white blood cell produced in the bone marrow. Learn about the different stages of multiple myeloma.
Symptoms of blood and bone marrow cancer:
Some common symptoms of cancer of the blood and bone marrow include:
Chills and fever
Fatigue and weakness that persists
Nausea and a loss of appetite
Weight loss that isn't explained
Sweats at night
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Uncomfortable stomach
Diseases of the head
A lack of respiration
Habitual infections
Hideous skin or rash skin
Swollen neck, arm or neck lymph nodes
Choices for treatment and therapy:
The type of cancer, your age, how quickly the cancer is spreading, where the disease has spread, and other factors all influence treatment of blood and bone marrow cancers. The following are some of the most prevalent blood cancer treatments for leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma:
A stem cell transplant is a procedure that involves infusing the body with healthy blood-forming stem cells. Bone marrow, circulating blood, and umbilical cord blood can all be used to harvest stem cells.
Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses anticancer medications to halt the growth of cancer cells in the body. Chemotherapy for blood cancer may include the administration of numerous medications in a specific order. This treatment can also be used in conjunction with a stem cell transplant.
Radiation therapy is a type of treatment that can be used to kill cancer cells or ease pain and discomfort. It's also possible to take it before a stem cell transplant.
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