Blood Cancer-Symptoms,Causes and treatment Posted on March, 06 by DoctoriDuniya FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT BLOOD TESTBlood Cancer or Leukemia-Leukemia is a blood disorder disease that originates in the bone marrow. The bone marrow helps blood cells to grow and develop.When some of the white blood cells become cancerous, the situation is called Leukemia.In people afflicted with blood cancer, bone marrow develops abnormal white cells, which do not work properly.What are the types of blood cancer-LeukemiaLymphomaMyelomaWhat are the symptoms of blood cancer?FeverShiverWeakness and fatigueSevere infectionsLosing weightEnlarged liver and spleenBone PainExcessive BleedingRed spot on the skinRapid heart rateExcessive SweatingSevere pain in abdomen or chestShortness of breathBluish lip and fingernailsWhat are the causes?Researchers and scientists don't clear the exact causes of leukemia. It may develop due to genetic and environmental factors.What are the risk factors?Old ageFamily historyChemotherapyPrior exposure to radiationSmokingOrgan transplantGenetic disorderTests and diagnosis-Physical ExamBlood testBone marrow testTreatment-ChemotherapyBiological therapyTargeted therapyRadiation therapyStem cell transplant Cancer Doctor OnlineDoctor's Desk Elderly careEmergency Medical Care