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Blood cancers: signs that are easy to miss
Leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma can start with signs that look like everyday illness.
Look for
- Feeling very tired or weak
- Fevers or infections that keep coming back
- Bruising or bleeding easily
Also
- Swollen glands in the neck, armpit or groin
- Night sweats
- Bone pain
- Losing weight without trying
What to do
- See a doctor if these last more than 2 weeks
- A simple blood test is often the first step
Sources
Information only, not medical advice. Always talk to your own doctor.