India, April 22 -- Blood cancers, including leukaemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma, are among the most quietly progressing cancers in India. Unlike solid tumours, they do not form visible lumps or cause obvious early warning signs. Instead, they develop within the blood, bone marrow or lymphatic system, producing symptoms that are often vague and easily dismissed. As a result, many patients are diagnosed only when the disease has significantly advanced.

India carries a growing burden of blood cancers. According to national registry estimates and global cancer data, blood cancers account for a significant and rising share of overall cancer cases, with leukaemia and lymphoma among the more commonly diagnosed cancers in both adults and c...