Cancer, leukaemia is caused by abnormal hematopoietic stem cells. (Hematopoietic Stem Cell) in the bone marrow, divided into 2 large groups according to the disease progression, including
- Acute leukaemia is a disease in which the number of embryonic leukaemia is rapidly multiplied. Resulting in decreased production of all types of blood Patients, therefore, have abnormal symptoms within 1-2 months. Common symptoms Including exhaustion Pale from anaemia Fever due to infection due to the reduced white blood cells that are responsible for preventing infection. And easy bleeding, especially on various conjunctiva Due to low platelets
- Cancer, leukaemia, chronic Is a disease that has an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells But still able to grow into old white blood cells Causing the symptoms of the disease to be gradual In the initial stage, patients often do not have symptoms. Until the amount of white blood cells in the bloodstream is much higher Until causing pale or anaemia Or accumulate in the spleen, causing the spleen to grow Causing nausea or palpation in the lump in the stomach And some people may have symptoms of fatigue, weight loss
Causes
Aetiology The exact cause is not yet known. But believed to be related to viral and radiation infections, which are involved in the development of leukaemia Including certain chemicals Or contact with what caused the mutation Genetic disease Immunodeficiency Abnormal genetic and chromosome can cause this disease.
Symptoms
The symptoms of the disease displayed will vary according to the type of abnormal blood cells. But generally have symptoms such as
- Anaemia
- pale
- faint
- Dizziness
- Tired easily
- Easy bleeding around the skin and gums
- Blushing
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Nodules may be found in the stomach due to enlarged spleen liver.
- Abnormal immune system
- Easily infected
- Have a fever
If you find yourself or someone close to you with these symptoms Should see a doctor for a diagnosis
Treatment
Generally, use treatment With chemotherapy as the main The bone marrow transplant In order to improve treatment results or to calm the disease
Prevention
- Choose healthy food
- Exercise regularly
- Avoid exposure to radioactivity And chemicals that cause cancer
- Annual health check-up will help to screen for chronic type leukaemia. Or can be a type of cancer
Early cancer detection will result in a greater response to treatment and a greater chance of recovery from the advanced or final stage. Because most of the time, patients are more likely to be aware of cancer The symptoms are already in a very advanced stage. Which may occur without knowing it Especially cancer. The sooner the disease is detected Life is also safer.
