You may not notice the signs of blood cancer until you’ve had it for months or even years. General symptoms include:

• Enlarged lymph nodes
• Headache
• Night sweats
• Joint and bone pain
• Loss of appetite
• Bleeding or swollen gums
• Weight loss

Other blood cancer symptoms are related to the abnormal levels of blood cells, including:

• Anemia (low levels of red blood cells), making you feel weak and tired
• Low level of platelets needed for normal blood clotting, causing bruising, easy bleeding and tiny red spots under the skin
• Difficulty fighting off infections, leading to frequent infections, swollen glands, fevers and chills

Depending on your type of cancer and personal preferences, our blood cancer treatment options include:

• Biological therapy
• Radiation therapy
• Stem cell transplant
• Targeted therapy
• Surgery

Not only does Goshen Center for Cancer Care treat blood cancer with the latest methods, but we use naturopathic therapies to address your wellness. Through our patient navigation program we help you feel as comfortable as possible and provide the support you need.

Signs that you have lymphoma include:

• Fever or chills
• Lethargy
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Sweating
• Unintended weight loss
• Itching or rashes
• Increased infections
• Anemia

Since these symptoms are similar to those of the common cold or flu, it's important to see your doctor for the right diagnosis.

You and your doctor at Goshen Center for Cancer Care work together to decide on a treatment that’s best for you. Your options are based on your general health, the type of lymphoma and whether it has spread.

Hodgkin’s disease is highly curable with radiation therapy and chemotherapy. In some cases, you may need a stem cell transplant to replace unhealthy blood cells with healthy ones.

Some people with slow-growing non-Hodgkin lymphoma don’t need treatment. Your doctor may wait until the disease progresses to protect your quality of life. If you have a more aggressive form, your treatment may involve chemotherapy, radiation therapy, biological therapy and stem cell transplant.

As northern Indiana’s first comprehensive care center, we work together to heal and support our patients every step of the way.

Multiple myeloma tends to be diagnosed in advanced stages because it doesn’t always show symptoms early in the disease. As the disease progresses, multiple myeloma symptoms include:

• Bone pain
• Fractures
• Anemia
• Frequent infections
• Burning, tingling and numbness in the hands or feet
• High calcium and protein levels in the blood or urine
• Kidney problems

The exact cause of myeloma isn’t known, but some risk factors include genetic (DNA) defects, exposure to certain chemicals and radiation, and a family history of myeloma. Talk to your doctor if you have these symptoms or risk factors.

While it’s not yet possible to cure multiple myeloma, Goshen Center for Cancer Care provides treatment that focuses on managing symptoms, achieves long-term remission and prolongs your life. Protecting your quality of life is important to us as well, which is why we provide integrative therapies as part of your treatment.

Other treatment options may include:

• Chemotherapy
• Radiation
• Immunotherapy
• Stem cell transplant
• Medication for anemia and bone pain

You can also talk to your doctor about any available clinical trials for multiple myeloma.