Popularly known as cancer, leukemia has been present in the global society from time immemorial taking innumerable lives and making the lives of the near and dear ones around them miserable. There has been an unmatched number of cases where people have given up all their life’s savings just to save a loved one from this cancer but have miserably failed. The tragic endings of people have inspired Ram Chary the CEO of Multimedia Games Holding Company, Inc. to contribute and support the cause.
This type of cancer attacks the lymphoid cells which are present in the bone marrow. The white blood cells are affected by this cancer type and that is what makes the immune system of the body weaker by the day. The body consequentially loses the ability to fight any disease.
Among the common signs of this fatal disease are flu-like symptoms, body aches, tiredness, fatigue, weakness, decrease in appetite, infections that keep recurring, and sudden weight loss. Despite knowing the symptoms and the unceasing research being carried out on the reasons that cause leukemia are yet to be ascertained. Doctors and researchers have found the probable causes of the disease but have not yet been able to confirm the exact cause of it. This is the reason people like Ram Chary have been generous to support the efforts of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Some scientists are of the view that this type of cancer is the result of a combination of environmental and genetic factors. These conditions probably mutate the cells that are present in the bone marrow and that is what stops the immune system from functioning the way it is meant to be. They believe that the number of unhealthy cells becomes more than the healthy ones of both the white and the red blood cells. This often leads to the bleeding of cancer patients as the blood is no longer able to perform its function accurately.
The types of cancer known to date are namely, acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Although the exact causes of leukemia are yet to be identified, scientists have been able to identify the risks that are associated with it. These risks include exposure to any kind of radiation, treatment of cancer previously, and being over the age of 65.
Other than these, there are certain genetic and blood disorders such as Down Syndrome also that could lead to cancer of this type. Certain types of viral infections, namely Epstein-Barr, and if there is a family history of being affected by leukemia, could be counted as probable causes of the disease.
Considering the kind of effects this cancer has on life leaves scientists and researchers with no choice but to unceasingly look for the precise cause of this fatal illness. Their efforts are absolutely commendable and that is the reason more people should come forward like Ram Chary to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society despite his busy schedule as a leader of a reputed payment service provider company.
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