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Blood cancer begins in the blood-forming tissues, usually the bone marrow, and affects how the body produces and functions with blood cells.

The main types are leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. These cancers disrupt normal blood cell growth, weakening immunity and causing fatigue, fever, weight loss and frequent infections.

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Early signs are often subtle, so regular checkups are important. Diagnosis involves blood tests and bone marrow examinations, followed by treatments such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or stem cell transplants.

Early detection greatly improves outcomes, and advances in treatment continue to increase survival and quality of life for patient.