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Bone Marrow Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

The sponge-like substance inside your bones is called marrow. Cells, which can grow into red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), or platelets, are found deep inside the marrow. The improper growth of cells in the marrow is known as bone marrow cancer . It is often known as blood cancer and it is not the same as bone cancer. Cancers that spread to bones and bone marrow aren't considered bone cancers.  Cancer that begins in the bone marrow is called Primary Bone Cancer . Cancer that spreads to the bone from another part of the body is called Secondary Bone Cancer . Osteosarcoma is the most common type of primary bone cancer .  Cancerous cells develop in the bone marrow and crowd out the healthy blood cells. This can cause a decrease in the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in your blood. A decrease in these blood cells can lead to fatigue, increased infections, and easy bleeding. Treatment for bone marrow cancer often involves surgery, chemot...

Beware of the 5 Warning Signs of Prostate Cancer

  “1 in 8 men is at the risk!” Men aren't generally the ones that maintain track of their health. Diseases like Urethral Stricture and Prostate Cancer are the most common diseases which men are prone. In recent studies, it has been found that 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer at some point in their life.  Prostate cancer is slowly growing in men. Prostate cancer usually affects older men. The average age of diagnosis is 66 years old. However, it can occur in younger men as well. What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that affects the prostate gland. The prostate gland is a small, walnut-sized organ that is located in front of the rectum and below the bladder. The prostate gland produces semen, which helps to transport sperm during ejaculation. What are the Causes behind Prostate Cancer? The exact cause of prostate cancer is unknown. However, several risk factors may increase a man's chance of developing the disease. These include: Age : T...