Symptoms - Night Sweats...Night sweats are a general symptom that may be caused by blood cancer. However, there are several other conditions that can also cause night sweats, and a full evaluation by... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Symptoms - Fever...Blood cancers can cause general symptoms (those which may also be caused by other conditions), and one of the general symptoms that some people with blood cancer experience is a... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Symptoms - Fatigue...Fatigue is extreme tiredness that isn't relieved by sleep. It is also described as malaise, exhaustion, or lack of energy. Fatigue can feel like physical, mental, and/or emotional exhaustion, and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Symptoms - Unexplained Weight Loss...Blood cancers can cause some general symptoms that may also be caused by other conditions, such as weight loss. When blood cancers cause weight loss as an early symptom of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Symptoms of Blood Cancer in Children & Young Adults...Cancers in children are often different than cancers in adults. Leukemia is one of the most common cancers in children. Other common cancers in children include brain and other central... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Blood Cancer?...There are many different types of cancer that may be included under the general term of blood cancer, and each unique type has its own set of symptoms. However, there... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What Imaging Tests are Used to Diagnose Blood Cancer?...Imaging tests are a variety of assessments that use medical equipment to create pictures of the body. There are several different imaging tests that may be used during diagnosis or... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
How are Biopsies Used to Diagnose Blood Cancer?...A biopsy is a procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed from the body for examination under the microscope. Biopsies can be done on many different parts of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What Other Tests are Used to Diagnose Blood Cancer?...In addition to blood tests and bone marrow aspiration, there are several tests that are commonly run to analyze the blood and bone marrow cells during the diagnostic process of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What is a Spinal Tap?...A spinal tap, also called a lumbar puncture, is a procedure that tests the fluid that flows around the spinal cord and brain, called the cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid is... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
How are Bone Marrow Tests Used to Diagnose Blood Cancer?...Two of the tests that are commonly run to determine if a person has blood cancer (and to determine what type of blood cancer they may have) are a bone... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What is a Urinalysis?...Urinalysis is an analysis of the urine. This test is often performed for a variety of reasons, including to check on kidney function, evaluate for the presence of diabetes, or... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What Blood Tests Are Used to Diagnose Blood Cancer?...There are several blood tests which may be used to diagnose blood cancers. A complete blood count (CBC) is a commonly performed lab test that can detect or monitor many... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Medical History & Physical Exam...One of the first steps in a diagnosis of blood cancer is the medical history and physical exam. A medical history generally consists of written and verbal questions to understand... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
How are Blood Cancers Diagnosed?...If a person is suspected to have a type of blood cancer, there are several tests that will typically be run. Some of the tests can rule out other conditions... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Myths & Misconceptions...There are many myths and misconceptions about blood cancer, and it is important to learn the facts. Below are some of the common myths and misconceptions about blood cancer. Fact:... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Blood Cancer Risk Factors & Causes...Risk factors are identified characteristics that can potentially increase a person's likelihood of developing a condition. However, having one or more risk factors does not guarantee a person will develop... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What is the Lymphatic System?...The lymphatic system is part of the immune system that carries fluid through the body (called lymph) and is made up of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, collecting ducts, and several... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What is Blood?...Blood is the red fluid that flows through the body through veins and arteries. Blood plays several important roles in the body, including: Blood is made up of several components:... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What is Blood Cancer?...Blood cancer is a general term that encompasses many different kinds of cancer. Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body begin to multiply and grow out of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later