Isabela Moreira Silva,1
Luiz Eduardo
Imbelloni,2
Anna Lúcia Calaça Rivoli,3
Sylvio
Valença de Lemos Neto,4
Ana Cristina
Pinho,5
Livia Don Fonseca,3
Maria Eugênia
Carvalho1
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Blood cancer, also known as hematologic cancer, impacts the blood, bone marrow, or lymphatic system,
causing abnormal growth of blood cells that malfunction. Common typesinclude leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Symptoms can include fatigue,frequent infections, unexplained weight loss, and swollen lymph nodes.While the exact cause is often unknown, risk factors include geneticmutations, exposure to chemicals like benzene, previous radiationtherapy, certain infections, and family history.
We invite you to explore and contribute valuable information on thecauses, prevention, and treatment of blood cancer to the Journal ofCancer Prevention & Current Research. In recognition of Blood CancerAwareness Month, all articles submitted to the journal will be eligiblefor a 30% publication discount.