Getting to know the type of blood cancer and its symptoms

There are three styles of blood cancer according to the origin of the cancer cells. The next three styles of blood cancer have different signs. Let's learn more about the types, symptoms, and also causes of blood cancer.
Blood cancer occurs when blood cells grow abnormally and are not controlled. As a result, subsequent cells cannot be used together properly and interfere with processing other blood cells.
Blood cells themselves can be divided into 3 types, namely red blood cells (which carry oxygen), platelets (play a role in the blood clotting system), and white blood cells (to fight infection).
 
Types and Symptoms of Blood Cancer

There are various types of blood cancers that are named according to the origin of the cancer cells. General steps, blood cancer is divided into 3 types, namely:
 
Leukemia

Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that comes from white blood cells. In this condition, immature white blood cells divide rapidly together, but do not develop into mature cells.

Blood cells that do not develop together perfectly can continue to divide until more and more in the bone marrow. As a result, the use of bone marrow in processing normal blood cells becomes disrupted.

Based on the development of the disease, leukemia is subdivided into two types, namely acute leukemia that develops too fast and chronic leukemia that develops slowly, and it takes more than a year to appear symptoms.

Besides based on the growth of the disease, leukemia can be categorized according to the type of cell affected. There are four types of leukemia, namely:

  •     Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
  •     Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
  •     Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
  •     Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)

Signs and signs of leukemia can be:

  •     Anemia, along with signs of being easily tired, dizzy, pale, or shortness of breath.
  •     Blood clotting disorders, along with some features of bruising, easy bleeding (usually against gums), heavy menstrual blood, and bloody or black stools.
  •     Susceptible to infection, has a fever, or sweats at night.
  •     Enlarged spleen and liver.
  •     Swollen lymph nodes.
  •     Weight loss without apparent cause.

Some of the signals and signs of blood cancer do not always come out to people with leukemia. Therefore, to diagnose it together properly, it is necessary to do physical control by a doctor accompanied by supporting controls, such as regular blood control and bone marrow aspiration.

Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that attacks the lymphatic process, including lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland, tonsils, and bone marrow.

The lymphatic system is useful for carrying lymph fluid consisting of white blood cells called lymphocytes. The lymphatic system acts as the body's defense, especially in fighting infection.

There are many types of lymphomas, along with different signs and cures. But in general, lymphomas are divided into two types, namely Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Symptoms of lymphoma are sometimes not typical, but the condition can be suspected if you see complaints in the form of:

  •      Enlarged lymph nodes that are not so painful, especially in the neck, armpits, or groin.
  •      Weight loss.
  •      Fever.
  •      Fast tired and often weak.
  •      Hard to breathe.
  •      Itchy.
  •      Cold sweat at night.
  •      Weight loss.
Myeloma

Myeloma is a blood cancer originating from plasma cells in the bone marrow. Plasma cells play a role in making proteins called antibodies (immunoglobulins) to fight infection.

In people with myeloma, plasma cells that have cancer will make antibodies that are not normal. These antibodies cannot fight infection together properly, they can even reduce the quantity of normal antibodies made.

Myeloma cells can spread from the bone marrow to the hardest parts of the bone, thereby causing damage to bone tissue. Myeloma can attack some bones, so it is often referred to as multiple myeloma.

Signs and symptoms of myeloma in the early stages tend to be unclear. But over time, this model of blood cancer can show some symptoms in the form of:

  •     Bone pain
  •     Bones break easily
  •     Tingling
  •     Limp and pale because there is not enough blood
  •     Easy bruising and bleeding in the gums
  •     Susceptible to infection
  •     Kidney disorders
  •     Increase in the percentage of calcium in the blood due to damaged bone cells 
Causes of Blood Cancer

So far the exact cause why someone is able to be attacked by blood cancer is still unknown. However, there are some aspects that are known to increase one's risk of developing blood cancer, namely:

  •      Having a family member who has blood cancer.
  •      Frequent exposure to toxic substances, such as fertilizers, chemical waste from factories, smoke, or cleaning products.
  •      Infected with certain viruses, such as HIV, Epstein-Barr, hepatitis, or herpes.
  •      Ever pioneered the healing of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
  •      Frequent exposure to radiation or radioactive substances.

The age factor also often influences the type of blood cancer suffered. Leukemia ALL attacks most children at the age of 3-5 years. Whereas lymphoma, myeloma, and leukemia type AML, attack more adults and the elderly.

bat Blood Cancer

After being diagnosed, healing of blood cancer can be given according to the type of blood cancer suffered, as well as the age and freshness condition of the sufferer. Treatment can be in the form of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and drugs to kill cancer cells.

In some cases, oncologists may include operations such as bone marrow transplantation or removal of the spleen.

The success rate of healing in blood cancer varies. But usually, the earlier the cancer is diagnosed and treated early, it can be cured, including the longer it can get. Therefore, if you experience a variety of signs and symptoms above, consult a doctor immediately.

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