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Blood cancer is a major health concern for people across the world. Blood cancer is also referred to as hematological cancer. In India, according to many reports, India ranks third highest globally in terms of reported cases of blood cancer. An estimated 70,000 people die every year because of this cancer.

Blood cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths and health concerns in India, affecting millions of people every year. Among the various types of cancer, blood cancer is a significant health concern that needs more timely treatment, attention, and awareness.

What is Blood Cancer?

This type of cancer starts in the bone marrow, where blood cells are developed. Blood cancer develops when abnormal blood cells grow out of control, interfering with the function of normal blood cells, which used to fight against any type of infection and produce new blood cells.

Blood cells mainly include red blood cells that carry oxygen, while white blood cells used to fight against various types of infections, and platelets that help with blood clotting.

Types of Blood Cancer

Blood cancer is a major health concern, and there are three main types of blood cancer, each with several subtypes.

Leukemia

Leukemia is a type of cancer that starts in the bone marrow, and it involves the development of abnormal white blood cells. These abnormal white blood cells don’t function properly and often spill out into the blood. These are usually immature white blood cells.

Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that develops in the lymphatic system. These lymphoma cells start in white blood cells called lymphocytes. Lymphoma cells can develop tumors in places like the lymph nodes. The most common subtypes are Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Myeloma

Myeloma is a type of blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow. It specifically affects the white blood cells called plasma cells. Multiple myeloma is the most common subtype of this cancer.

Rare forms of blood cancer may include:
Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN): In this type of blood cancer, the bone marrow starts to make white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets uncontrollably.
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS): In this type of cancer, the bone marrow makes abnormal blood cells. In most cases, the blood cells are abnormal because they won't develop fully; some of these immature cells are called blasts.

Who is at risk of developing this cancer?

Anyone can develop blood cancer in their lifetime. While there are some factors that increase the risk of developing blood cancer in people. These are known as risk factors for blood cancer. However, these factors won’t guarantee that people will get this cancer.

Here are some factors that play a major role in increasing the risk of developing blood cancer, these may including:

Age: The risk of developing this cancer is high in older people

Sex: Blood cancers are more common in men than women

Smoking habits: People with a habit of smoking or passive smoking or secondhand smoking are more prone to develop this cancer.

Exposure to toxic chemicals: People who are exposed to chemicals like benzene and formaldehyde for long hours might increase the risk of this cancer.

Previous history of cancer treatment: Undergoing any type of cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, might increase the risk of developing this cancer.

Family history of blood cancer: People who belong to a family with a history of cancer might also have the risk of developing this cancer. While people who don’t have any family history of cancer can also develop this cancer.

Health conditions: There are several health conditions, like autoimmune diseases, that cause long-term inflammation, and some genetic disorders are associated with increased blood cancer risk in people.

Stages of blood cancer

Blood cancer staging is generally considered complex and varies significantly depending on the specific type of blood cancer. Different staging systems are used for different types of blood cancer.

Here are the main stages of blood cancer, these may include:

Stage 0: In most cases, the patients might experience an increased count of white blood cancer cells without experiencing any major symptoms in them.

Stage I: In this stage, the patients might experience an increased count of white blood cells along with symptoms such as enlarged lymph nodes.

Stage II: In this stage, the patient might have an increased count of white blood cells along with an enlarged liver or spleen. Additionally, some patients also experience swelling in the lymph nodes.

Stage III: In this stage, the patient might experience an increased count of white blood cells, and many patients would experience anemia. Patients have enlarged lymph nodes, and enlarged spleen/liver can also occur in them.

Stage IV: In this stage, most patients might experience an increased white blood count along with low levels of platelets. Some patients also experience anemia as well.

Symptoms and causes

The symptoms of blood cancer might vary depending on the type of blood cancer and the cancer’s stage. Each type of blood cancer is different, while some of them share common signs and symptoms. People with blood cancer may not experience any major symptoms until the disease reaches its advanced stages. Some of these symptoms appear as subtle and non-specific; they can often be mistaken for less serious health concerns like a cold, fever, or flu.

Ignoring any of these symptoms can often result in complicated health situations. If you are experiencing any of the signs for more than 2 weeks, then do not avoid or ignore them. Ignoring any recurring health concerns is a big mistake, which proves to be dangerous for the individual.

What are the symptoms of blood cancer?

Here are some of the signs symptoms of blood cancer watch out for:

Fatigue
Fever
Anemia
Sudden weight loss
Unusual bruising and bleeding
Joint pain
Enlarged spleen or liver
Shortness of breath
Swollen lymph nodes
Frequent infections
Bone pain
Night sweats

What causes blood cancer?

Blood cancer develops when a blood cell starts to change or mutate. The blood cell's DNA usually gives instructions to the blood cells. For instance, these instructions may include grow, divide, multiply, and eventually die. Blood cancer is a challenging health concern. It starts to disrupt the normal instructions of the cell behavior, which leads to an uncontrolled growth and division.

When the blood cell's DNA starts to give false instructions, then it starts to develop more abnormal cells. These types of cancer cells grow and multiply faster than usual. When this condition starts to happen, then the healthy, normal blood cells get lost in the crowd of abnormal blood cancer cells, which leads to crowding out the normal blood cells.

Risk factors

Here are some factors that increase the risk of developing this cancer.

These may include:

Older people are more prone to develop this cancer.
Gender: Blood cancer is more common in men than women.
Smoking habits (secondhand smoking or passive smoking)
Exposure to chemicals
Previous cancer treatment
Family history of blood cancer
Medical conditions like autoimmune diseases, long-term inflammation, and genetic disorders

When to consult a doctor?

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms for more than two weeks, then consult a healthcare provider. These types of symptoms can also be experienced for several other medical conditions as well.

If you experience any of these symptoms continuously without any improvement in this condition, then do not ignore it! Book an appointment with a physician immediately.

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Diagnosis and Tests

To accurately diagnose blood cancer, the healthcare provider might suggest several diagnostic tests and methods, including physical examination, blood tests, imaging tests, and, in some cases, surgical procedures.

How is Blood cancer diagnosed?

A healthcare provider might ask about the symptoms and inquire about the previous medical history of a suspected cancer patient. A doctor might suggest you undergo a physical examination to confirm the diagnosis clearly. They might also suggest several tests for different types of cancer the suspects might have.

These may include:

Blood tests: Tests may include a Complete Blood Count (CBC) to check the overall count of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. A blood chemistry test is also performed to check the presence of any proteins in the blood, which could be a sign of blood cancer.

Imaging tests: Imaging tests are performed to help the healthcare provider to diagnose blood cancer in the specific parts of the body. Some of these types of tests may include CT scans, MRIs, and PET scans.

Bone marrow biopsy: A healthcare provider may remove a sample of the bone marrow tissue. They will analyze the number of normal cells versus the number of abnormal cells of the suspected patients. A medical team also tests the bone marrow sample for changes in the DNA that may drive cancer growth in the suspected patients.

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CT/PET Scan
Diagnosis
Discounted cancer medicines
Nutritional diet guidance
Fast patient admission and discharge procedure (within 30 minutes)

Oncare Cancer Center		Other Cancer Hospital
Treatment procedure	Price range	Treatment procedure	Price range
Chemotherapy	12,000 - 35,000	Chemotherapy	25,000 - 75,000
Targeted therapy	25,000 - 50,000	Targeted therapy	50,000 - 1,00,000
Surgery cost	75,000 - 5,00,000	Surgery cost	2,00,000 - 1,000,000
PET/CT Scan	12,000	PET/CT Scan	25,000 - 40,000

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Management and Treatment

At Oncare, we use a multidisciplinary approach to treat blood cancer that involves surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, which is customized according to the patient's needs and goals.

How is blood cancer treated?

Blood cancers are treated through a combination of treatments aimed at destroying cancer cells or controlling their cancer growth. Some of these treatments may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, stem cell transplantation, and targeted therapies.

The common treatments for blood cancer may include:

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is the primary blood cancer treatment. It destroys cancer cells and helps to slow down the cancer’s growth or progress. Healthcare providers often use different types of chemotherapy drugs for blood cancer.

Radiation therapy

This treatment often uses the radiation to destroy the DNA in abnormal cells so it can’t make any copies. Doctors often use radiation to ease the symptoms of blood cancer in case the patients are in an advanced stage, such as palliative care. It often combines with some other treatments as well, depending on the type of cancer and its stage and extent of growth.

Immunotherapy

This treatment stimulates the immune system to fight against cancer. Some of the most commonly used immunotherapies for blood cancer may include monoclonal antibodies and CAR-T cell therapy.

Targeted therapy

Using these treatments helps to target the cancer cells that are related to the abnormal genetic mutations.

Autologous stem cell transplant

A doctor might collect the bone marrow stem cells from the patient’s body before undergoing a high dose of chemotherapy. When the chemotherapy starts to destroy the cancer cells, which gives the healthy stem cells back to the patient. This will help to develop into healthy blood cells.

Allogenic stem cell transplant

In some cases, damaged bone marrow needs to be replaced with healthy bone marrow. A doctor might identify a suitable bone donor and use the donor’s cells to replace the damaged ones.

Prevention

Blood cancers are not unavoidable. Anyone can develop blood cancer in their lifetime. People can lower the risk of developing this cancer by reducing and managing the risk factors, such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, and avoiding the exposure of chemicals like pesticides, such as benzene.

Additional factors may include lifestyle choices like staying active and eating a healthy diet, which can reduce the risk of developing blood cancer.

These are the risk factors that increase the chance of developing blood cancer. This is what you can do to reduce the risk of this cancer.

Blood cancer risk factor	What can you do
Exposure of carcinogen	Quit smoking Minimize the exposure of benzene, formaldehyde and pesticides
Radiation exposure	Avoid unnecessary chemical or industrial radiation, etc.
Lack of physical activity or exercise	Practice physical activity, exercise regularly Avoid sedentary lifestyle
Obesity and overweight	Maintain healthy weight
Unhealthy diet	Follow healthy and balanced diet Include fiber-rich, and low-processed meats
Excessive alcohol consumption	Limit or entirely avoid alcohol consumption
Stress and sleep disorders	Manage sleep and stress Try to get 7-9 hrs sleep Follow stress reducing activities
Viral Infections	Avoid the use of unsafe needles. Avoid multiple sexual partners; it may result in getting infected with HIV or HPV. Avoid risky behaviors
Irregular health checkups and monitoring	Practice regular checkups, including blood tests like CBCs and physical examinations. Identify any genetic mutation Family history of blood cancer

Preventing blood cancer, mainly including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, is not completely possible. In most cases, blood cancer can develop without any major warnings. However, practicing regular physical checkups and screenings can identify any symptoms and meaningfully reduce the risk of this cancer.

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