Many of the symptoms of blood cancers are typically related to the lower than normal amounts of these blood cells. If the body does not have enough red blood cells, it is called anemia. A lack of white blood cells is called neutropenia, and when there are not enough platelets, thrombocytopenia occurs.

Many people looking in from the outside wonder what, if any, call-outs were given before a diagnosis of blood cancer. Unfortunately, for most, warning signs are not necessarily easy observations to pinpoint.

Blood cancer symptoms are persistent. More than 90 percent of all survey respondents shared that they had experienced symptoms or side effects of their blood cancer within the past month. This includes the 70 percent who reported fatigue, but also takes into account other symptoms.

According to the National Cancer Institute, remission means, “A decrease in or disappearance of signs and symptoms of cancer. In partial remission, some, but not all, signs and symptoms of cancer have disappeared.

Blood cancers often affect both the blood and the bone marrow, and a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are generally needed to diagnose blood cancer. The bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are samples of bone marrow that are taken usually from the hip (pelvic) bone.

Common symptoms of blood cancer in children include unexpected weight loss, night sweats, loss of appetite, fatigue, and enlarged lymph nodes.

Swollen lymph nodes can sometimes be a sign of blood cancer. Learn more about blood cancer symptoms, testing, and diagnosis.

Blood cancer can lead to weight loss in several ways. Some people experience unexplained weight loss before they receive a cancer diagnosis. This weight loss may be an early sign of cancer.

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The signs in my head. The signs screaming in my head those preceding months were “Warning” and “Danger.” Even though I read those signs, sometimes others, including doctors, are in a hurry and speed on by. If I had to do it over, I would realize I needed to “Stop,” and hightail it away from doctor number one long before the eyeroll day.