{"id":12271,"date":"2026-02-13T11:35:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T11:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kkltrust.org\/?p=12271"},"modified":"2026-02-13T12:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T12:48:10","slug":"understanding-blood-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kkltrust.org\/?p=12271","title":{"rendered":"Understanding blood cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12271\" class=\"elementor elementor-12271\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d39fad0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d39fad0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-16 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-afcd3ea\" data-id=\"afcd3ea\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-56f4d66\" data-id=\"56f4d66\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cf9880 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9cf9880\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f158bec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f158bec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding Blood Cancer: What You Need to Know<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d2e3cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8d2e3cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kkltrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/blood-cancer-1024x538.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-12287\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kkltrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/blood-cancer-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kkltrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/blood-cancer-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kkltrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/blood-cancer-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kkltrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/blood-cancer-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.kkltrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/blood-cancer.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a042520 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a042520\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-389574c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"389574c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Blood cancer is a complex group of diseases that affect how blood cells are produced and function. Unlike solid tumours, blood cancers develop in the bone marrow, blood, or lymphatic system disrupting the body\u2019s ability to fight infection, carry oxygen, and control bleeding.<\/p><p>Understanding the different types, symptoms, and treatment options is essential to improving outcomes and saving lives.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #046a97;\"><strong>What Is Blood Cancer?<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Blood cancer occurs when abnormal blood cells grow uncontrollably, interfering with the production and function of healthy cells. Most blood cancers begin in the bone marrow, where blood cells are made.<\/p><p>There are three main categories:<\/p><ol><li><span style=\"color: #046a97;\"><strong> Leukaemia<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p>Leukaemia affects the blood and bone marrow. It involves the rapid production of abnormal white blood cells, which crowd out healthy cells.<\/p><p>It can be:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Acute<\/strong> (fast-growing)<\/li><li><strong>Chronic<\/strong> (slower progressing)<\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"2\"><li><span style=\"color: #046a97;\"><strong> Lymphoma<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p>Lymphoma develops in the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. It begins in lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell).<\/p><p>The two main types are:<\/p><ul><li>Hodgkin lymphoma<\/li><li>Non-Hodgkin lymphoma<\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"3\"><li><span style=\"color: #046a97;\"><strong> Myeloma<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p>Multiple myeloma affects plasma cells in the bone marrow, impairing the immune system and weakening bones.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #046a97;\"><strong>Common Symptoms of Blood Cancer<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Symptoms can be subtle and often resemble other conditions, which is why early diagnosis can be challenging. Warning signs may include:<\/p><ul><li>Persistent fatigue<\/li><li>Frequent infections<\/li><li>Unexplained bruising or bleeding<\/li><li>Swollen lymph nodes<\/li><li>Night sweats<\/li><li>Unexplained weight loss<\/li><li>Bone or joint pain<\/li><\/ul><p>If symptoms persist, medical evaluation and blood testing are critical.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #046a97;\"><strong>How Blood Cancer Is Diagnosed<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Diagnosis typically involves:<\/p><ul><li>Blood tests<\/li><li>Bone marrow biopsy<\/li><li>Imaging scans<\/li><li>Genetic and molecular testing<\/li><\/ul><p>Advances in diagnostic technologies now allow clinicians to identify specific genetic changes, helping to personalise treatment plans.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #046a97;\"><strong>Treatment Options<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Treatment depends on the type and stage of cancer, as well as the patient\u2019s overall health. Options may include:<\/p><ul><li>Chemotherapy<\/li><li>Immunotherapy<\/li><li>Targeted therapy<\/li><li>Radiation therapy<\/li><li>Stem cell transplantation<\/li><\/ul><p>For some patients, a stem cell transplant offers the best chance of long-term remission particularly in aggressive or relapsed disease.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #046a97;\"><strong>The Importance of Early Detection and Access to Care<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Early diagnosis significantly improves survival rates. However, disparities in awareness, access to specialist care, and donor availability for stem cell transplantation continue to affect outcomes.<\/p><p>Encouraging regular health checks, recognising symptoms early, and supporting stem cell donor registration can make a life-saving difference.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #046a97;\"><strong>Raising Awareness Saves Lives<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Blood cancer can affect anyone children, young adults, and older people alike. Increased awareness leads to earlier diagnosis, better treatment access, and stronger support networks for patients and families.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d971de elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6d971de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-16 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-42770a8\" data-id=\"42770a8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section 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