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 […]
Tag Archives: Blood cancer
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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
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
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
Have you recently received a Complete Blood Count (CBC) report and found yourself staring at terms like RBC, WBC, Hemoglobin, Platelets, MCV, MCH, and Hematocrit, wondering what they actually mean? You’re not alone. A CBC report is one of the most commonly performed blood tests, yet it often leaves patients confused because of its medical […]
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Jun
Jun
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) is a slow-growing type of blood cancer that affects the lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell responsible for protecting the body from infections. In Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia, the bone marrow produces abnormal lymphocytes that do not function properly. These unhealthy cells multiply over time and accumulate in the […]
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May
May
A bone marrow transplant (BMT), also known as a stem cell transplant, is a life-saving procedure used to treat various blood cancers, blood disorders, and immune system diseases. For many patients, a bone marrow transplant offers the best chance of recovery when conventional treatments such as medications, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy are no longer effective. […]
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May
May
Many people use the terms blood cancer and leukemia interchangeably. However, understanding the distinction between these conditions is important for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. While leukemia is a type of blood cancer, not all blood cancers are leukemia. Blood cancers include a group of cancers that affect the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system, […]
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Jan
Jan
The blood cancer, also known as Hematologic cancer is a disease that affects the functioning, production and longevity of the blood cell. In contrast to solid tumors cancers grow in bones marrow, the blood and lymphatic systems, which can disrupt your body’s capability to combat infection as well as carry oxygen and manage bleeding. A lot of people […]
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Oct
Oct
Lymphoma is a form of cancer in the blood that affects the lymphatic system. It is an essential component in the immune system of our body. The lymphatic system is comprised of lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, as well as other tissues that help protect your body against infection and illnesses. If lymphocytes, a type of white […]
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