Although the specific cause of blood cancer is not known, a number of factors are associated with its development which include exposure to radiation and certain chemicals, ageing, immune suppression, HIV infection, smoking, family history, previous cancer treatment etc. Kindly see the following useful links.
Blood cancer is of three types: Leukemia - This type of cancer is caused by the rapid production of abnormal blood cells in the bone marrow. These abnormal blood cells affect the bone marrow's ability of the production of red blood cells and platelets.