Symptom 7. Frequent Infections: The Body’s Compromised Defenses
One wouldn’t necessarily correlate a bone tumor with frequent infections, but plasmacytoma has a knack for the unexpected. The body’s immune response can be compromised, making one more susceptible to infections. This isn’t just about catching a cold now and then; it’s a deeper vulnerability.
We delve again in the bone marrow, the birthplace of white blood cells – our body’s soldiers against infections. As plasmacytoma advances, this production can be hampered. With fewer soldiers on the frontline, the body’s defenses are weakened, and infections find an easy entry.
But it’s not just about numbers. The quality of these white blood cells can be affected too. Imagine a battalion of soldiers, but many are inexperienced or ill-equipped. This paints a picture of the immune system’s state in plasmacytoma patients. (7)
