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Blood cancers, also called hematologic cancers, often begin in the bone marrow, where blood is produced. Normal blood cells fight off infection and produce new blood cells for the body. Blood cancer develops when abnormal blood cells start growing out of control, interrupting the normal function of blood cells and leaving patients without enough blood cells to properly fight infections. Signs and symptoms of blood cancerSince the month of September is dedicated to spreading awareness about blood cancers, it makes sense to understand the common signs and symptoms of the disease. Knowing these symptoms allows patients and their doctors to identify blood cancers early, which is an important key to effective treatment.