Cause of Blood cancer. Blood cancer?

The uniqueness of blood cancers is a significant proportion of them happen in children. That means most of the habits you mentioned are not going to be a risk factor in these little ones. We as Hematologist’s have determined a lot of gene changes to be a reason for the blood cancers, but the exact reason why it happens in a few is still largely unanswered. But maintaining good hygiene, enough sleep, mild exercise and healthy food habits definitely will help in prevention. More than prevention it helps a person tolerate therapy to such diseases and ultimately end up a win over cancer. As a Hematologist and Bone marrow transplant physician, I can assure you there are innumerable number of researches and new drugs are available for blood cancers now which has made a big change to outcome of most of them. Many patients are able to live a normal life with good control of cancer. Don’t get worried much.

Any symptoms like long duration of fever, palpable lymph glands, unintentional weight loss , heavy tiredness, pale look and bleeding please consult your GP and get referred to a Hematologist as early as possible

Keep a positive attitude and healthy habits.

Blood has different types of cells which undergo constant division.genetic mutations if any, lead to uncontrolled divisions leading to blood cancer. Exposure to certain chemical like benzene and formaldehyde , smoking, radiation therapy are some of the other causes or risk factors

Avoiding  the above said risk factors is best prevention..

if there is any family history,it is advisable to visit an Oncologist or hematologist to clarify about their risk