Leukemia Leukemia can be described as a cancer of blood cells. It originates in the inner part of the bones where the bone marrow is located. This is also where white blood cells are produced. The white blood cells in our bodies are responsible for fighting off infections. With leukemia, the white blood cells are being produced abnormally and also producing a larger amount than what the body would normally need. The white blood cells then start to look different; therefore they will start to act different. Eventually the leukemia cells continue to grow which will eventually confine the space of the normal blood cells. This will cause the body to not function properly for the white blood cells to fight off infections and transport oxygen, which
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A histologist is one who studies the structure of tissues and recognizes any abnormalities. If the cells do in fact appear to be abnormal, the patient can then be sent to an oncologist who will investigate the cells further. An oncologist is one who treats cancer and manages whether or not action needs to be taken to expunge the cancer cells all together. The oncologist must then determine if either radiation or surgery will be the best solution to eradicate the cancer. A biopsy can also be taken to examine the tissue and the extent of the disease. This is done by inserting a needle into an area followed by a syringe that is used to draw out …show more content…
Common symptoms for leukemia can include pain in the joints or bones, fevers, feeling weak, easily bleeding and bruising, weight loss due to loss of appetite, and swollen lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are a part of the immune system and are located all throughout the body. When swollen, they are more visible and can cause discomfort. They can be a warning sign for a possible infection or disease and can be something to mention to your doctor. People who have leukemia also have a greater risk for developing infections. This is because leukemia affects the body’s infection fighting cells. Common infections that can form are bronchial pneumonia or a sore
A histologist is one who studies the structure of tissues and recognizes any abnormalities. If the cells do in fact appear to be abnormal, the patient can then be sent to an oncologist who will investigate the cells further. An oncologist is one who treats cancer and manages whether or not action needs to be taken to expunge the cancer cells all together. The oncologist must then determine if either radiation or surgery will be the best solution to eradicate the cancer. A biopsy can also be taken to examine the tissue and the extent of the disease. This is done by inserting a needle into an area followed by a syringe that is used to draw out …show more content…
Common symptoms for leukemia can include pain in the joints or bones, fevers, feeling weak, easily bleeding and bruising, weight loss due to loss of appetite, and swollen lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are a part of the immune system and are located all throughout the body. When swollen, they are more visible and can cause discomfort. They can be a warning sign for a possible infection or disease and can be something to mention to your doctor. People who have leukemia also have a greater risk for developing infections. This is because leukemia affects the body’s infection fighting cells. Common infections that can form are bronchial pneumonia or a sore