blood cancer

- Treatment costs vary based on factors like disease severity, treatment approach, and geographic location.

- On average, treating blood cancer in India costs around 500 USD or 37,717 INR.

- Bone marrow transplantation, if recommended, has an average cost of 15,000 USD or 1,131,525 INR.

- Chemotherapy expenses range from 500 USD (37,717 INR) to 1,000 USD (75,435 INR) per cycle.

- Radiation therapy costs approximately 3,500 USD (264,022 INR) to 5,500 USD (414,892 INR).

Blood Cancer Overview:

Blood cancer, a lethal disease, arises from abnormal cell division, spreading via the bloodstream.

Impact on Cells:

Excessive white blood cells damage bone marrow, compromising vital functions.

IConsequences:

Weakened immunity and organ damage exacerbate the condition's severity.

IFatal Progression:

Blood cancer's spread and organ damage heighten its severity, posing significant health risks.

Stages of Blood Cancer:

Stage 1:

- Initial development with no noticeable symptoms.

- Lymph nodes enlarge due to increased lymphocytes.

- Treatable if detected early

Stage 2:

- Further lymphocyte increase, leading to larger lymph nodes.

- Organs like spleen and liver may enlarge.

- Still treatable, but severity increases.

Stage 3:

- Multiple organs affected as cancer spreads.

- Commonly associated with low hemoglobin levels (anemia).

Stage 4:

- Most severe stage with minimal chance of survival.

- Rapid reduction in platelet count.

- Extensive organ damage, particularly in lungs, due to widespread cancer spread.

• Seizures and bleeding gums
• Anorexia nervosa and frequent infections
• Problems in urination and swelling in spleen and liver
• Swollen lymph nodes and sudden unexplained weight loss
• Loss of muscle control and bone/back joint pain
• Abdominal pain/vomiting and breathing difficulties
• Fever/shivering and bone tenderness/fragility
• Red spots on skin and easy bruising
• Profuse tiredness/sweating, especially at night.

Blood cancer, when turns out to be severe, can spread into different parts of the body, including the following major organs:

• Heart
• Kidneys
• Testicles
• Gastrointestinal trac

• Myeloma: Damages plasma cells, weakening the immune system.
• Leukemia: Caused by abnormal cell division in the bone marrow.
• Lymphoma: Damages lymph nodes and the lymphatic system, weakening immunity.

• Chemical intoxication
• Other blood cancer disorders
• Excessive irregularity in lifestyle

• Lack of proper immunity
• Excessive smoking or drinking
• Family history of blood cancer or other cancers
• Blood disorders
• Development of infections
• Prolonged virus infections like HIV

• Blood-related disorders
• Excessive smoking and drinking
• Irregular diets and lifestyle
• Down syndrome or genetic mutations
• Family history of blood cancer genes
• Previous cancer treatment history
• High radiation or chemical exposure

• Blood tests: Comprehensive CBC to assess RBC, WBC, and platelet levels.
• Bone marrow biopsy: Extracts bone marrow to evaluate damage severity.
• Spinal tap: Examines spinal fluid to determine blood type.
• Imaging tests: CT, MRI, PET scans provide detailed images of bone marrow and cancer damage.

• Chemotherapy: Drugs applied to cancer-affected areas to treat them.
• Radiation therapy: High-energy beams used to destroy cancer cells.
• Stem cell transplantation: Replacement of damaged cells with healthy ones.
• Targeted therapy: Damaged cells targeted and destroyed.
• Bone Marrow Transplantation: Replacement of damaged bone marrow with healthy stem cells.