Acute Leukaemia

Acute Leukaemia - Symptoms

Symptoms may differ between individuals, depending on the type of leukemia
Some symptoms are due to the increasing number of abnormal leukemia cells whereas others are caused by the lack of normal blood cells.

Tiredness and fatigue
Fevers and chills
Bony and joint pains
Easy bruising of the skin or bleeding
Swollen lymph nodes (glands)
Loss of weight and appetite

Acute Leukaemia - Preparing for surgery

Acute Leukaemia - Post-surgery care

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