10 Common Cancers and Their Warning Signs

A.C.
LIFE

Leukemia

Estimated new U.S. cases in 2018: 60,300

Signs include:

Fever, chills, or night sweats
Feeling exhausted or weak
Losing weight without trying
Swollen lymph nodes
An enlarged liver (which may feel like a mass under your ribs on your right side)
An enlarged spleen (which may feel like a mass under your ribs on your left side)
Frequent nosebleeds
Bleeding or bruising easily
Tiny red spots on your skin called petechiae
Bone pain

Leukemia is a cancer in the body’s blood-forming tissues. These tissues include bone marrow and the lymphatic system, including the lymph nodes. Because leukemia can affect different parts of the body, signs of the disease can vary from person to person.

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