Leukemia Cancer and Blood Cells

Leukemia is a blood cells cancer which starts in bone marrow. Bone marrow is a softy tissue found in the interior hollow of human bones. Bone marrow in not found in all bones. It can be found only inside big bones. Bone marrow is responsible for the production of human blood cells. All types of blood cells including red blood cells, white blood and platelets are produced in bone marrow.

Blood cells are very important for human body. Each type of blood cells play very vital role. Red blood cells transport oxygen to all tissues of body and bring back carbon dioxide which then sent out of body. White cells are building blocks of human immune system. Immune system protects our body against harmful substances and saves us against diseases attacks. Lack of white cells means that our body is more exposed to diseases. Platelets are useful bodies which are responsible for blood clotting in case of bleeding.

All the cells are produced in bone marrow. Blood cells pass through various intermediate stages before converting into red cells, white cells or platelets. Due to some fault, the DNA of immature cells becomes corrupt. As a result of this fault, body starts to produce abnormal cells and these cells are produced at a rapid speed. Mostly this problem occurs with white blood cells. These abnormal cells replace most of the normal cells. This leads to lack of normal cell in body and this situation can be fatal and known as Leukemia cancer.

Leukemia symptoms include red spot, sudden and unexplained bruising, swelling in lymph nodes, breathing problems, fever, night sweats and tiredness. If some feels that he is suffering from these symptoms. He should see a doctor. These symptoms may also be associated with other diseases. Only a qualified doctor can clarify this.

Treatment options for leukemia include Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy Treatment and Bone Marrow Transplant.