How do I know I have a blood cancer? Are there any symptoms?

Leukemia:

Symptoms of lymphoma could also be caused by many things besides cancer.  Only your doctor can determine what is causing your symptoms.

Symptoms of leukemia may include:

  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Feeling tired or weak
  • Easily bruise or bleed
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Swollen stomach
  • Infections
  • Fever/night sweats
  • Pain in bones/joints

Lymphoma:

Symptoms of lymphoma could also be caused by many things besides cancer.  Only your doctor can determine what is causing your symptoms.

Symptoms of lymphoma may include:

  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Fever/night sweats
  • Feeling tired/weak
  • Itchy skin
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Coughing/breathing difficulty/chest pain
  • Increased alcohol sensitivity or feeling pain in the lymph nodes after drinking (Hodgkin lymphoma)
  • Swelling or feeling pain or fullness in the stomach (non-Hodgkin lymphoma)

Myeloma:

Symptoms of lymphoma could also be caused by many things besides cancer.  Only your doctor can determine what is causing your symptoms.

Symptoms of myeloma may include:

  • Weight loss
  • Fevers and infections
  • Frequent broken bones, often in the back
  • Bone pain (ribs/back)
  • Thirst
  • Frequent urination
  • Nausea/constipation

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