Types Of Blood Cancer - Leukemia and Lymphoma

August 30, 2024
By
WellnessRead Staff

Blood cancer: Understanding the types and symptoms

You may have heard about blood disorders, but did you know that there are specific types of blood cancer? Blood cancer is a disease that affects your blood cells, white blood cells, and bone marrow. It leads to abnormal growth and function of these cells. The two most common types of blood cancer are leukemia and lymphoma. Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects your white blood cells, while lymphoma affects white blood cells called lymphocytes.

In this article, we'll explain what these two types of blood cancer are, their symptoms, causes, and treatments. It's important to be aware of the early signs of blood cancer.