blood cancer
Lymphoma or leukemia
Blood cancer is cancer that originates in blood-forming tissues—bone marrow, lymph nodes, or the blood itself.
The major types are leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
Unlike solid tumors, blood cancers typically don't form masses but instead circulate through the bloodstream or accumulate in lymphatic tissue: She was diagnosed with blood cancer after routine blood work showed abnormal cell counts.
Malignancy of blood-forming tissues
- AMLIllicit finance prevention framework
- ALLThe complete amount
- non-HodgkinLymphoma category by exclusion
- follicularPertaining to follicles
Blood cell birthplace
- white cellsInfection-fighting blood components
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
- malignant cellsHarmful, uncontrolled tissue growth
- oncogeneTumor-inducing genetic element
mutation · cytogenetics · angiogenesis · carcinogenesis · neoplasm · dysplasia · clonal expansion · BCR-ABL
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- cytogeneticsChromosome structure and inheritance science
- PET scanRadiotracer-based internal imaging
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- stagingPreparing for presentation
pathology · cytology · karyotyping · PCR
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- bruisingCausing tissue discoloration
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- infectionsMicrobial invasions causing disease
- feverElevated body temperature
night sweats · weight loss · petechiae · pallor · bone pain · weakness · shortness of breath · swollen lymph nodes
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- stem cell transplantInfusion of blood-forming precursors
- bone marrow transplantInfusing healthy hematopoietic cells
targeted therapy · monoclonal antibodies · clinical trial · remission · induction · consolidation · cytotoxic
Insufficient neutrophils in blood
- leukocytosisExcess circulating white cells
- immunocompromisedReduced ability to fight infection
- graft-versus-hostDonor immunity attacks recipient
- neuropathyDamage to peripheral nerves
leukemia
Malignancy of blood-forming tissues
- AMLIllicit finance prevention framework
- ALLThe complete amount
- non-HodgkinLymphoma category by exclusion
bone marrow
Blood cell birthplace
- white cellsInfection-fighting blood components
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
- malignant cellsHarmful, uncontrolled tissue growth
oncogene · mutation · cytogenetics · angiogenesis · carcinogenesis · neoplasm · dysplasia · clonal expansion · BCR-ABL · tumor suppressor
biopsy
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- cytogeneticsChromosome structure and inheritance science
- PET scanRadiotracer-based internal imaging
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
staging · pathology · cytology · karyotyping · PCR
fatigue
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- bruisingCausing tissue discoloration
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- infectionsMicrobial invasions causing disease
fever · night sweats · weight loss · petechiae · pallor · bone pain · weakness · shortness of breath · swollen lymph nodes · recurrent infections
chemotherapy
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- stem cell transplantInfusion of blood-forming precursors
bone marrow transplant · targeted therapy · monoclonal antibodies · clinical trial · remission · induction · consolidation · cytotoxic
neutropenia
Insufficient neutrophils in blood
- leukocytosisExcess circulating white cells
- immunocompromisedReduced ability to fight infection
- graft-versus-hostDonor immunity attacks recipient
- hematologybone marrow, bone marrow biopsy, leukemia, hemoglobin, hematocrit
- leukemialeukemia, acute leukemia, leukaemia, AML, ALL
- Blood Systemplatelets, hematopoiesis, bone marrow, red marrow, stem cells
- oncologytumor, carcinoma, metastasis, malignancy, oncogene
- tumorstumor, benign tumor, malignant tumor, carcinoma, adenocarcinoma
- blood disorderssickle cell disease, thalassemia, leukemia, leukopenia, neutropenia
blood cancerhealth
Condition of body, mind
wellness · good health · robust health · remission · cure
blood cancercarcinoma
Epithelial malignant tumor
tumor · sarcoma · brain tumor · lung cancer · breast cancer
blood cancerremission
Temporary disease absence
cure · recovery · survival · disease-free