“Patients with blood cancers often have symptoms common to all three forms of the disease: weakness and fatigue, bone pain, infections, fevers and weight loss. And some leukemias and lymphomas are so similar, they may be considered the same disease, but are named depending on whether they are found in the blood or in the lymph system.  A definitive diagnosis may require a bone marrow biopsy or a procedure called flow cytometry, in which cancerous cells are analyzed with a laser. Dr. Topolsky says its critical to accurately diagnose not only the type of blood cancer, but which of the many sub-types the patient may have. “The most important thing for a patient to grasp is exactly what he or she has; and states there are so many different types of lymphomas and many different types of leukemias. So the most important thing is to have a clear understanding of your specific disease.”.

Cancer Treatments of America (https://www.cancercenter.com)

“September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the 1.5 million people in the U.S. living with or in remission from blood cancers. For all those impacted by cancer, every minute matters—whether it’s racing against time to find the right treatment, achieving remission, or savoring quality moments with friends and family.”

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (https://www.lls.org/blood-cancer-awareness)

“Gaucher (go-SHAY) disease is the result of a buildup of certain fatty substances in certain organs, particularly your spleen and liver. This causes these organs to enlarge and can affect their function.  Gaucher disease is passed along in an inheritance pattern called autosomal recessive. Both parents must be carriers of a Gaucher changed (mutated) gene for their child to inherit the condition.”

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