What is blood cancer?

Kindly let me know the symptoms of Blood Cancer?

Jerome (by SMS)

Cancer in white blood cells is called Leukemia (Blood Cancer). The shape of white blood cells also changed due to Leukemia. Here are the symptoms shown when someone is having Blood Cancer: Weight loss: Excess weight loss is a primary symptom of blood cancer. Cancer cell reacts with your body’s metabolism and reduces muscle and fat. Itchy skin: Some people with blood cancer have itchiness, which may be a significant symptom of blood cancer.

Bone pain: A study found that when someone has blood cancer, their bones weaken and start aching. Shortness of breath (breathlessness): Breathlessness occurs when the body receives the lesser amount of oxygen it usually takes.

Cancer cells reduce the amount of oxygen in our blood due to this reason for breathlessness. With surgeries and targeted treatments many cases of Blood Cancer when caught early enough are treatable. they zeroed in on the cancer.

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