What are Symptoms of Leukemia? - MyLifeLine.org Cancer ...
September is also Leukemia Awareness Month. In 2011, approximately 44,600 people with diagnosed with some form of leukemia and approximately 21,000 will die from a form of leukemia (source). There are many forms of leukemia and they have different symptoms associated with them.
?For Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, early symptoms of leukemia can include:?
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Frequent infections
- Painless lumps in the neck, underarm, stomach, or groin
- Pain or feeling of fullness below the ribs
- Paleness or pallor
- Easy bleeding or bruising
- Loss of appetite
- Tiny red spots (called petechiae) under the skin
- Bone or joint pain. ? Source
?Common symptoms of chronic leukemia include:
- Feeling very tired
- Weight loss for no known reason
- Night sweats
- Fever
- Pain or a feeling of fullness below the ribs on the left side.? Source
Check out a few respected organizations that provide resources for leukemia? patients and caregivers:
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society? http://www.lls.org/
?The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin?s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
LLS is the world?s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.
Our Key Priorities will ensure that: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society helps blood cancer patients live better, longer lives.? http://www.lls.org/#/aboutlls/mission/
Check out their get information and support page.
Leukemia Research Foundation http://www.leukemia-research.org/
?Since 1946, the Leukemia Research Foundation has raised more than $48 million in pursuit of our goals: To conquer leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes while enriching the quality of life of those touched by these diseases.?
Our strategy to achieve these vitally important ambitions is to fund worldwide medical research into the causes and cures of blood cancers, provide patient financial assistance and offer educational/emotional support programs.? (Source)
Check out their patient information page.
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