Risk Factors for Leukemia
Leukaemia (blood cancer) is a neoplastic malignant disease of the body’s hematopoietic system. In this pathology, the primary target of damage is the hematopoietic cells of the bone marrow. Due to a malfunction of the hematopoietic system, neighbouring organs and tissues fail, as well as the lymphatic system. When a doctor finds a pathology in a patient, he proceeds to immediately treat it.
Why does the disease occur?
Experts cannot name the exact cause of the pathology. However, they identify the following risk factors:
- Genetic predisposition;
- The presence of chronic infections;
- Exposure to chemicals;
- Exposure to radiation.
Doctors also distinguish the following types of pathology:
- Acute – replacement of normal hematopoietic cells occurs by blasts (immature cells);
- Chronic – the main tumour elements are mature or maturing cells.
Depending on cell differentiation:
- Citric;
- Undifferentiated;
- Blastny.
Treatment
The leading Israeli clinic Tel Aviv Medical Clinic employs real professionals in their field. Our doctors with the help of modern equipment can detect a malignant disease at an early stage. We use unique therapies. Our wards are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay for patients. In the clinic, prices are set as in a public hospital. Thus, you get quality services at a good price.
The approach to the treatment of such patients is carried out depending on the form of leukaemia and the general condition of the body. Immediate hospitalization is mandatory. The following types of therapy are often used: Chemotherapy with the use of cytostatics; Irradiation of the head with the capture of the first and second cervical vertebrae; Leukocytopheresis – division of blood into plasma and cellular elements; If these methods are ineffective, bone marrow transplantation is possible.
Tel Aviv Medical Clinic has experienced oncologists who use innovative programs and technologies for the treatment of leukaemia. For a correct assessment of the patient’s condition and the appointment of the necessary drugs and procedures, our specialists conduct a thorough medical examination. You can get detailed information and make an appointment on our website or by phone.