Fever during chemotherapy should never be dismissed as a routine side effect. Cancer treatment can weaken the body’s ability to fight infections, allowing an illness to become serious quickly even when the first symptoms seem mild. If your temperature reaches 38°C (100.4°F) or higher during chemotherapy, contact your oncology team immediately. Follow any stricter instructions […]
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Oct
Oct
A stem cell transplant is an important treatment milestone, but recovery continues long after the stem cells are infused. The first 100 days involve close monitoring, infection precautions and practical support at home. Knowing what to expect helps patients and caregivers approach this period with greater confidence. This guide covers general recovery principles. Your transplant […]
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Sep
Sep
For people undergoing treatment for blood cancer, knowing whether the disease is responding to therapy is an important part of the treatment journey. Traditional tests may show that cancer cells are no longer detectable at a standard level, but very small numbers of abnormal cells can sometimes remain in the body. These cells may be […]
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Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) After Bone Marrow Transplant Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment
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Sep
Sep
A bone marrow or stem cell transplant can be an important treatment for several blood disorders and blood cancers. After an allogeneic bone marrow transplant, where stem cells come from a donor, patients are closely monitored for possible complications. One of these complications is graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). GVHD occurs when immune cells from the donated […]
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Sep
Sep
For patients with certain blood cancers and blood disorders, a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant can be an important part of treatment. Diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and some inherited blood disorders may require a stem cell transplant when other treatments are not enough. One of the biggest challenges is finding […]
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Aug
Aug
Noticing a bruise after bumping into something is usually not a reason for concern. Bruises commonly develop when small blood vessels under the skin are damaged, allowing blood to leak into the surrounding tissues. The area may initially appear red or purple and gradually change color as the body reabsorbs the blood. However, frequent bruising […]
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Aug
Aug
A bone marrow biopsy is one of the most important tests used by hematologists to understand what is happening inside the bone marrow. While a complete blood count (CBC) and other blood tests can show that something is abnormal, they may not always explain why the abnormality is occurring. A bone marrow biopsy allows the […]
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Aug
Aug
Megaloblastic anemia is a type of anemia in which the bone marrow produces unusually large and abnormal red blood cells. These cells do not develop normally and may not function efficiently, resulting in reduced oxygen delivery to the body’s tissues. One of the most common causes of megaloblastic anemia is a deficiency of vitamin B12 […]
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Aug
Aug
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is a type of blood cancer that affects lymphocytes, a kind of white blood cell that plays an important role in the immune system. In CLL, abnormal lymphocytes are produced in large numbers and gradually accumulate in the blood, bone marrow and lymph nodes. Unlike some aggressive blood cancers, CLL usually […]
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Jul
Jul
If you’ve been taking iron tablets for weeks or even months but your hemoglobin (Hb) levels remain low, it can be frustrating and confusing. Many people assume that iron deficiency is the only reason for anemia, but that’s not always the case. While iron supplements help many patients, low hemoglobin can persist due to several […]