Symptoms of blood cancer

  Recognize the potential signs and symptoms of leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. These signs and symptoms can result from several medical conditions. if any are pesent and are unexplained or persistent, discuss them with your doctors. Sometimes they are indicators of a blood cancer.

-Unexplained anemia

- Escessive bleeding

- Chronic fatigue

- Recurrent fever

- Unexplained back or bone pain

- Pain in joints or bones

- Recurrent infection

- Swelling of lymph nodes

- Weakness

- Easy bruising

  Avoid Chronic Exposure to Certain Chemicals – Studies have established a causal relationship between acute myelogenous leukemia and chronic exposure to benzene. Federal and state governments regulate benzene exposure in occupational settings.

  Studies have suggested that exposure to some chemical ingredients in herbicides and pesticides may be associated with an increased incidence of lymphoma but this has not been established unequivocally. these chemicals should be used with care or applied by professionals experienced in their application.

  All inquiries regarding this information should be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 800-462-7831 or visit www.L.L.S..org’mail.  If you know anyone with leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma, have them call 800-955-4572 for patient services.