+ Infographic textWhat are blood cancers? Blood cancers occur when abnormal blood cells begin to divide uncontrollably or lose normal function. When this happens, blood cells have less ability to do their normal jobs: Fight infections Deliver oxygen to the body Help blood flow and clot normally Blood cancers usually happen due to an acquired mutation or change in a cell’s DNA or chromosomes. Types of blood cancer Leukemia Usually starts in bone marrow when blood cells or stem cells begin to divide uncontrollably Can be acute and fast-growing...
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