SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of leukemia can be varied and often nonspecific. They can include:

 

• Severe fatigue and weakness - a feeling of constant tiredness that does not subside despite rest

• Fever and night sweats - recurring fevers without an obvious cause and excessive sweating at night

• Frequent and recurrent infections - a weakened immune system leads to frequent infections such as sore throats and pneumonia

• Bone and joint pain - pain in the bones and joints, which can be intense

• Swollen lymph nodes - swollen lymph nodes, especially in the neck, armpits and groin

• Bleeding and bruising - easy bruising, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, and skin tags, especially those that occur without an obvious cause

• Pale skin - Pale skin that may be caused by rapidly developing anemia.

• Loss of appetite and weight - loss of appetite and unintentional weight loss

 

If you notice such symptoms in yourself or someone close to you, it is worth consulting a doctor who may order appropriate tests, such as a blood count with a smear or a bone marrow biopsy.