What are the symptoms of Leukemia?

Symptoms of leukemia include:-

• Fever, chills, night sweats and other flu-like symptoms
• Weakness and fatigue
• Swollen or bleeding gums
• Headaches
• Enlarged liver and spleen
• Swollen tonsils
• Bone pain
• Paleness
• Pinhead-size red spots on the skin
• Weight loss

What are the various types of Leukemia?.

• Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) -Acute myeloid leukemia is the most common type of leukemia in adults, although it also can occur in children. If untreated,this form of leukemia usually progresses quickly.
• Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) - Chronic myeloid leukemia originates from the presence of a genetic abnormality in blood cells, called the Philadelphia chromosome, and progresses through distinct phases. 
• Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)  - Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common type of leukemia in young children in developed countries, but it also affects adults, especially those ages 65 and older. .
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) -Chronic lymphocytic leukemia usually gets worse slowly. CLL is the second most common form of leukemia in adults and rarely occurs in children. 

How is Leukemia treated?

Leukemia treatment depends on the type of leukemia, and the stage of leukemia. Following are the types of treatment: 

Chemotherapy:Chemotherapy is a procedure that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells, usually by ending the cancer cells’ ability to grow and divide. Different types of drugs are used for the different types of leukemia. Learn more

Bone Marrow Transplantation: A bone marrow transplant is a procedure that infuses healthy blood stem cells into your body to replace your damaged or diseased bone marrow. The cost of Bone marrow transplant lies between INR 20,000,000 or INR 35,000,000 Learn more 

Radiation Therapy: Radiation therapy is a procedure that uses high-energy x-rays or other particles to destroy cancer cells. There are several different types of radiation therapy: 

• External-beam radiation therapy. This is the most common type of radiation treatment and is given from a machine outside the body.
• Intraoperative radiation therapy. This is when radiation treatment is given using a probe in the operating room.
• Brachytherapy. This type of radiation therapy is given by placing radioactive sources into the tumor. 

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What is the overall cost of Leukemia treatment in India?

Leukemia care can become expensive if it is detected late. The cost of leukemia treatment in India is around INR 400000 - 600000 but if you need to transplant bone marrow than the cost can raise up to INR 1000000. To know more about Leukemia treatment cost, call our experts on 080 6814 4222.