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What are the symptoms of blood cancer?

Blood cancer can produce a variety of symptoms, or none at all.

Common symptoms of blood cancer

Symptoms of blood cancer can include:

• Abdominal pain, especially in the upper abdomen


• Bone or joint pain


• Easy bleeding or bruising


• Enlarged liver and glands, such as the spleen and lymph nodes


• Fatigue


• Fever and chills


• Frequent infections


• Frequent urination


• Nausea, which may be described as feelings of wooziness, queasiness, retching, sea-sickness, car-sickness or upset stomach


• Night sweats


• Unexplained weight loss

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition

In some cases, blood cancer can be life threatening, especially if severe infections or uncontrollable bleeding occur. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of these life-threatening symptoms including:

• Bluish coloration of the lips or fingernails


• Change in level of consciousness or alertness, such as passing out or unresponsiveness


• Change in mental status or sudden behavior change, such as confusion, delirium, lethargy, hallucinations and delusions


• Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure, palpitations


• High fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit)


• Rapid heart rate (tachycardia)


• Respiratory or breathing problems, such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, labored breathing, wheezing


• Seizure


• Severe abdominal pain


• Uncontrolled or heavy bleeding

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