What are the symptoms of blood cancer?

Jun 28, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

A few days ago, my mother suddenly started coughing up blood, and she also developed many purple bruises on her body. I would like to ask, are these symptoms of blood cancer (leukemia)?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
Leukemia, medically known as blood cancer, mainly presents the following symptoms: 1. Anemia-related symptoms: Patients often experience pallor, dizziness, fatigue, and palpitations, which are caused by reduced red blood cell production. 2. Fever: Patients with leukemia frequently develop fevers of varying degrees, which may be low-grade or high-grade, sometimes accompanied by chills and sweating. 3. Bleeding: Bleeding may occur throughout the body, commonly seen in the nose, mouth, gums, and skin. In severe cases, internal bleeding may occur. 4. Bone and joint pain: Patients may experience pain in the bones and joints, which may be related to infiltration by leukemia cells. 5. Enlarged lymph nodes: Leukemia may cause swelling of the lymph nodes, commonly found in the neck, armpits, and groin areas. These symptoms are not unique to leukemia. However, if symptoms persist or worsen, prompt medical evaluation is necessary.