Posted in: Cancer by Dr. Tarang Krishna Posted Date: 03 Sep, 2016
Leukemia is a cancer is a cancer of white blood cells but some leukemia start in other blood cells types. It produces abnormal white blood cells called leukemia cells. These abnormal blood cells grow faster than normal blood cells and do not stop when they are supposed to.
Causes of Leukemia Cancer
The exact cause of leukemia is still not known, however, there are few risk factors which increase the risk of certain kinds of leukemia.
- Certain genetic disorders
- People exposed to high level of radiations
- Certain chemical exposure like Benzene.
- Smoking
- Family history.
- People with medical conditions like pneumonia, sinusitis, chronic osteoarthritis, etc. have a slightly higher risk of developing leukemia.
Symptoms
- Swelling and pain on the left side of the abdomen
- Swollen lymph nodes that usually don't hurt
- Frequent bleeding from the gums or rectum and heavy menstrual bleeding
- Weight Loss or loss of appetite for no known reason
- Frequent pain the bones
Diagnosis
- Physical detection of swollen lymph nodes.
- Blood Tests
- Biopsy
- Cytogenetics
- Spinal Tap
- Chest X-Ray
Prevention
- Avoiding high doses of radiation.
- Intake of proper Nutrition & staying physically active.
- Reducing exposure to chemicals like benzene.
- Quitting Smoking and tobacco.
Treatment
Cancer healer therapy helps in treating the disease even when it has reached in advanced or metastatic stages. It works on the principle of immunotherapy that enhances the immune cells of the body i.e. B-CELL, T-CELL to fight against the cancer cells and helps control the disease. Also, Cancer Healer Therapy can be used in combination with other traditional therapies.
03 Sep, 2016