What are the symptoms of Cancer in the Blood?

Question

Someone told me my future girlfriend has cancer in her blood, what would the symptoms be :-(

Answer 1

What are symptoms of leukemia?

Like all blood cells, leukemia cells travel through the body. Depending on the number of abnormal cells and where these cells collect, patients with leukemia may have a number of symptoms.

Common symptoms of leukemia:

* Fevers or night sweats
* Frequent infections
* Feeling weak or tired
* Headache
* Bleeding and bruising easily (bleeding gums, purplish patches in the skin, or tiny red spots under the skin)
* Pain in the bones or joints
* Swelling or discomfort in the abdomen (from an enlarged spleen)
* Swollen lymph nodes, especially in the neck or armpit
* Weight loss

Such symptoms are not sure signs of leukemia. An infection or another problem also could cause these symptoms. Anyone with these symptoms should see a doctor as soon as possible. Only a doctor can diagnose and treat the problem.

In the early stages of chronic leukemia, the leukemia cells function almost normally. Symptoms may not appear for a long time. Doctors often find chronic leukemia during a routine checkup—before there are any symptoms. When symptoms do appear, they generally are mild at first and get worse gradually.

In acute leukemia, symptoms appear and get worse quickly. People with this disease go to their doctor because they feel sick. Other symptoms of acute leukemia are vomiting, confusion, loss of muscle control, and seizures. Leukemia cells also can collect in the testicles and cause swelling. Also, some patients develop sores in the eyes or on the skin. Leukemia also can affect the digestive tract, kidneys, lungs, or other parts of the body.

Answer 2

These symptoms can be the sign of many illnesses many non-life threatening-consult a doctor if you are concerned-a simple blood test will be needed



Fevers and night sweats
Frequent or unusual infections.
Weakness and fatigue.
Headaches.
Bruising of the skin and bleeding from the gums or rectum.
Joint pain.
Swelling in the belly or pain on the left side of the belly or in the left shoulder from a swollen spleen.
Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit, neck, or groin.
Decreased appetite and weight loss because you feel full and don't want to eat.
The chronic forms of leukemia often cause no

Answer 3

You are talking about Leukemia...and there are several different kinds. The usual initial symptoms are frequent colds, bruising, bleeding under the skin, extreme fatigue....extemely low WBC (white blood count). There are self help groups that will assist you and she in dealing with this...my very best to you.

Answer 4

Hi,

There are OTHER types of blood cancer besides Leukemia - it is the most common but others include:

Lymphoma, Non Hodgkins, Hodgkins and Multiple Myeloma to name a couple.

all are different: one main thing is that it makes you tired ALL the time; from anemia

I have myeloma and I can tell you it HURTS (my legs are killing me today)

need more info to give better answer

Jewells
35 months and still here

Answer 5

Fatigue
Malaise (vague feeling of bodily discomfort)
Abnormal bleeding
Excessive bruising
Weakness
Reduced exercise tolerance
Weight loss
Bone or joint pain
Infection and fever
Abdominal pain or "fullness"
Enlarged spleen, lymph nodes, and liver

Answer 6

Do you mean cancer or leukemia? There is a big difference.