Blood Cancer

What is Blood Cancer?

Blood cancer, also known as hematologic cancer or hematological malignancy, is a type of cancer that affects the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system. It originates in the cells that are responsible for producing blood cells. These cancerous cells disrupt the normal production and function of blood cells, leading to various health problems.

Types of Blood Cancer:

• • Leukemia: Affects the bone marrow and blood, causing an overproduction of abnormal white blood cells. There are different types of leukemia, including acute and chronic forms.

  • Lymphoma: Originates in the lymphatic system, which includes lymph nodes, spleen, and thymus. There are two main types: Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

  • Myeloma: Affects plasma cells in the bone marrow, leading to the overproduction of abnormal antibodies.

Symptoms:

• • Fatigue and weakness.

  • Easy bruising and bleeding.

  • Enlarged lymph nodes, spleen, or liver.

  • Bone pain and fractures.

  • Unexplained weight loss.

Diagnosis:

• • Blood tests to analyze the levels and characteristics of blood cells.

  • Bone marrow biopsy to examine the cells in the bone marrow.

  • Imaging tests such as CT scans, PET scans, and MRI scans.

Treatment:

• • Chemotherapy: Kills or slows the growth of cancer cells.

  • Radiation therapy: Uses high-energy rays to target and destroy cancer cells.

  • Stem cell transplant: Replaces damaged bone marrow with healthy stem cells.

What are the top 5 Cancer hospitals in India?

• Manipal Hospitals

• Max Hospital

• Apollo Hospital

• BLK Hospital

• Artemis Hospital