In leukaemia the bone marrow makes abnormal blood cells that grow out of control, get into the blood, and travel around the body. It does not make the normal blood cells that our body needs. This causes symptoms.
There are different types of leukaemia. Some types are seen more frequently in children and young adults and some types are predominantly seen in old adults.
The most common symptoms are:
Yes. The doctor will ask about symptoms and do an exam. He or she will also do:
– Blood tests.
– A bone marrow biopsy – For this test, a doctor takes a very small sample of the bone marrow. Then another doctor looks at the sample under a microscope to check for cancer cells.
The right treatment will depend on the type of leukaemia he or she has. Treatment for leukaemia can include one or more of the following:
– Chemotherapy
– Bone marrow transplant (also called “stem cell transplant”)
It depends on the type of leukaemia. Most childhood leukaemia needs about 2 to 3 years to finish treatment.
Many childhood leukaemia can be cured if detected early and treated by chemotherapy.
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is made up of organs all over the body that make and store cells that fight with pathogens.
When people have lymphoma, the abnormal cells collect in small, bean-shaped organs called lymph nodes. This causes the lymph nodes to swell.
There are different types of lymphoma. Some types grow very slowly. Other types grow much faster. Sometimes, people start out with a slow-growing type of lymphoma that later becomes fast-growing.
The first sign of lymphoma is often one or more large, swollen lymph nodes. These swollen lymph nodes are usually not painful. They are often in the neck, groin, armpit, or abdomen.
Other symptoms of lymphoma include the following:
– Fever
– Weight loss
– Night sweats that soak your clothes
Yes. Your doctor will do an exam and ask about your symptoms. He or she might order other tests, including:
– Lymph node biopsy
– Blood tests and Bone marrow biopsy.
– CT scan, PET scan, or other imaging tests
Doctors can treat lymphoma in different ways. People with some forms of lymphoma get treated right away. But people with lymphoma that is growing slowly and not causing symptoms often do not need treatment at first.
People with lymphoma often have one or more of the following treatments:
– Chemotherapy
– Immunotherapy
– Radiation therapy
– Bone marrow transplant (also called “stem cell transplant”)
Few types of lymphoma can be completely cured and rest can be controlled efficiently with this modern therapy.
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