About Leukemia
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A medical oncologist and hematologist, Dr. George Nicolas Batty provides his excellent and compassionate care at the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California. Dr. George Nicolas Batty treats patients suffering from complex benign or malignant blood disorders, including leukemia and lymphoma or complicated cases of HIV related hematological illnesses.
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Leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that affects white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. It has no known single cause but can be caused by factors like radiation, chemicals, and genetic disorders. Leukemia is not contagious unless blood is mixed between an infected and uninfected person. Both chronic and acute forms exist, with signs including fatigue, infections, and abnormal blood test results. Diagnosis involves blood tests, biopsies, and imaging exams. Treatment aims to destroy the cancer cells and may include chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, targeted therapy, and blood transfusions.
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Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It is characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells called blasts. There are several types of leukemia categorized by how quickly the disease develops (chronic or acute) and what type of blood cell is affected (lymphoid or myeloid cells). The diagnosis of leukemia often occurs after a routine blood test shows an abnormal blood cell count. Doctors use additional tests like biopsies of bone marrow or spinal fluid, cytogenetics testing, and imaging scans to determine the specific type of leukemia present.
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Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a cancer of the lymphoid cells in the bone marrow. Early symptoms include fever, fatigue, and enlarged lymph nodes. Diagnostic tests include blood tests, bone marrow biopsies, imaging scans, and spinal fluid tests to determine the extent of the cancer's spread. Treatment involves induction therapy to eliminate leukemia cells, consolidation therapy to destroy remaining cells, and maintenance therapy to prevent regrowth of the cancer.
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The human body is made out of blood, flesh, bones, tissues, organs and cells. While all these different elements are equally important, it is the blood that connects each and every one of them and helps them perform most efficiently.
What happens when the blood itself is plagued?
This is when serious diseases like blood cancers find themselves building in the human body. Blood cancer, also referred to as leukaemia is basically a group of different blood related diseases. All of these diseases work towards impeding the efficient functions of the blood cells and works at deteriorating them, until the point it is no more effective. Blood cancer can be primarily classified into two distinct groups-
• Acute Leukaemia, and
• Chronic Leukaemia
Some of the best ways to track these diseases is by sampling blood and urine from a potentially affected person, in order to trace tumour markers.
Blood Cancer Symptoms, Causes _ 3 Types of Blood Cancer
Leukemia, often known as leukemia, is a blood cancer. A type of blood malignancy known as lymphocytic leukemias (loo-KEE-mee-uh) produces a large number of abnormal blood cells and typically starts in the bone marrow. These immature blood cells, often known as blasts or leukemia cells, are not fully formed. Signs and symptoms may include bruising and bleeding, bone discomfort, exhaustion, fever, and an elevated susceptibility of infections. The absence of healthy blood cells is the cause of these symptoms. Blood tests or bone marrow biopsy are frequently used to make diagnoses.
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Leukemia‘s precise origin is not known. It is thought that both genetic and environmental (non-inherited) variables are involved. Risk risks include smoking, radiation exposure, certain substances (including benzene), previous treatment, and Down syndrome. Those who have a family history of the disease are likewise more vulnerable. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) are the four primary kinds of leukemia. There are also a few less frequent varieties. Cancers of the hematopoietic and lymphoid tissues, which include leukemias and lymphomas, are a more general classification of tumors that impact the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system.
Symptoms
Whether it is leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS, MPN, or another type of blood cancer, the symptoms of blood cancer differ depending on the disease.
among the signs of blood malignancy are:
Unaccounted-for weight loss
Unaccounted-for bruising or bleeding
swellings or lumps
respiration difficulty (breathlessness)
humid night sweats
severe, recurring, or long-lasting infections
A fever of at least 38 °C that is mysterious
Unaccounted-for rashes or irritated skin
discomfort in your joints, bones, or stomach (stomach area)
the weariness that doesn’t get better with rest or sleep (fatigue)
Paleness (pallor) (pallor)
We now know more specifics regarding the signs and symptoms of many blood cancer types. For more information about the signs and symptoms of blood cancer, scroll down.
Not everyone will experience the same symptoms, and some individuals may experience symptoms not included in this list.
When to See a Doctor
It might be challenging to determine whether you should be concerned because many early cancer symptoms are not very precise. Don’t wait, though, as early diagnosis can result in quicker, more successful therapy.
If any blood cancer symptoms persist for more than a few weeks without getting better, you should visit your doctor.
Some patients worry that if they only have the flu or a cold, they won’t “bother” their doctor. However, your doctor would much rather make that diagnosis when they see you right away.
Tests to diagnose blood cancer
Blood malignancies may be diagnosed using the following tests
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Cancer is a disease where abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and invade other tissues. There are over 100 types of cancer. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells that starts in bone marrow. The main types are acute lymphocytic, acute myelocytic, chronic lymphocytic, and chronic myelocytic leukemias. Symptoms of leukemia include infections, anemia, bruising, weight loss, night sweats, fevers, headaches, vomiting, confusion, and bone pain. Risk factors include radiation exposure, smoking, benzene, chemotherapy, Down syndrome, and family history. Diagnosis involves physical exams, blood tests, biopsies, and imaging to determine the type and extent of the cancer
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Cancer is a disease where abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and invade other tissues. There are over 100 types of cancer. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells that starts in the bone marrow. The main types of leukemia are acute lymphocytic, acute myelocytic, chronic lymphocytic, and chronic myelocytic. Symptoms of leukemia include infections, anemia, bruising, weight loss, and bone pain. Risk factors include radiation exposure, smoking, certain chemicals and viruses, and family history. Diagnosis involves physical exams, blood tests, biopsies, and imaging scans.
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Cancer is a disease where abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and invade other tissues. There are over 100 types of cancer. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells that starts in bone marrow. The main types are acute lymphocytic, acute myelocytic, chronic lymphocytic, and chronic myelocytic leukemias. Symptoms of leukemia include infections, anemia, bruising, weight loss, night sweats, fevers, headaches, vomiting, confusion, and bone pain. Risk factors include radiation exposure, smoking, benzene, chemotherapy, Down syndrome, and family history. Diagnosis involves physical exams, blood tests, biopsies, and imaging to determine the type and extent of the cancer
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Cancer is a disease where abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and invade other tissues. There are over 100 types of cancer. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells that starts in bone marrow. The main types are acute lymphocytic, acute myelocytic, chronic lymphocytic, and chronic myelocytic leukemias. Symptoms of leukemia include infections, anemia, bruising, weight loss, and bone pain. Risk factors include radiation exposure, smoking, certain chemicals and viruses, and family history. Diagnosis involves physical exams, blood tests, biopsies, and imaging scans.
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- 2. A medical oncologist and hematologist, Dr. George Nicolas Batty provides his excellent and compassionate care at the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California. Dr. George Nicolas Batty treats patients suffering from complex benign or malignant blood disorders, including leukemia and lymphoma or complicated cases of HIV related hematological illnesses. When patients are diagnosed with leukemia, it means that the white blood cells in their bone marrow and blood have begun to multiply without check. These out-of-control cells then build up and prevent the bone marrow from producing platelets and other key cells.
- 3. Symptoms of the condition may be non-specific and may include fever, weakness, enlarged spleen, bone pain, weight loss or bleeding. Depending on a leukemia patient’s health and other factors, doctors may suggest a range of therapies to combat the disease. For instance, many people with leukemia receive chemotherapy or other more gentle form of remedies with fewer side effects to eradicate cancer cells. Others may undergo stem cell transplantation or biological therapy when indicated. Finally, some patients may enroll in clinical trials that allow them to take advantage of cutting-edge experimental treatments.
- 4. Dr. George Nicolas Batty had developed a highly focused expertise in HIV and AIDS related blood disorders providing a fighting chance for every patient. HIV weakens the immune system. Patients with HIV disease have an increased risk of developing lymphomas and other type of cancer. When patients are diagnosed with lymphomas, it means that the white blood cells in their lymph nodes and blood have begun to grow without being regulated by the body’s natural mechanisms. There are many different types of lymphoma. These are divided into two main categories: Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The latter is more common among patients with HIV. They can be either fast or slow growing. HIV-related lymphomas tend to be more aggressive.
- 5. However, in this day and age doctors are capable to use robust treatment modalities to exterminate the cancer cells. There are a variety of symptoms that may result from these conditions including night sweats, swollen lymph nodes or feeling or rapid fullness after eating. If you experience any of the above signs, please contact your primary care physician immediately to arrange for an appropriate referral with a specialist. Hablamos español y servimos a los pacientes que sólo hablan español