Leukemia Symptoms

Leukemia is a malignant tumor originating from hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow, where disrupted hematopoietic function leads to abnormal blood cell production. It can occur at any age but is especially common in children and the elderly. This disease severely affects hematopoietic and immune system functions.

Globally, the incidence of leukemia remains high in Western countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Asian and Southeast Asian countries such as China, Japan, and Indonesia also show a rising trend. Without timely treatment, leukemia poses a serious life-threatening risk.

Stages of Leukemia

Stage I: Early stage
Leukemia cells are few, and symptoms are mild. Patients often have no obvious discomfort. Early treatment is effective, with a 5-year survival rate of about 80%-90%.

Stage II: Intermediate stage
Leukemia cells increase, leading to anemia and bleeding symptoms, with declining immunity. The 5-year survival rate is about 60%-70%.

Stage III: Advanced stage
Bone marrow function is severely impaired, causing bone pain and lymphadenopathy, making treatment more difficult. The 5-year survival rate drops to about 40%-50%.

Stage IV: Terminal stage
The disease worsens, bone marrow hematopoietic function fails, and life is severely threatened. The 5-year survival rate is below 20%.

Detailed Symptoms of Leukemia

1. Persistent fatigue
Patients often feel extremely weak and unable to perform daily activities, mainly due to anemia and abnormal white blood cells leading to insufficient oxygen transport.

2. Pale skin
Reduced red blood cells make the skin and mucous membranes pale, especially noticeable on the face, lips, and nail beds, reflecting the severity of anemia.

3. Recurrent fever
Fever may occur even without obvious infection, indicating immune system impairment and inflammatory responses triggered by active leukemia cells.

4. Frequent infections
Declining immune function leads to susceptibility to respiratory and other infections, which are hard to control and affect treatment outcomes.

5. Bleeding tendency
Reduced platelets cause gum bleeding, nosebleeds, and skin bruising, significantly increasing bleeding risk.

6. Bone pain
Leukemia cell infiltration into the bone marrow often causes deep pain in the back and limbs, which may be persistent or intermittent.

7. Enlarged lymph nodes
Painless lymph node swelling in areas such as the neck and armpits indicates infiltration of leukemia cells into lymphatic tissues.

8. Loss of appetite
Patients often experience poor appetite, weight loss, and reduced nutritional intake, which affects recovery and immune function.

Conclusion

Experts at United Life International Medical Center remind: The symptoms of leukemia are diverse and easily overlooked in the early stages. Timely detection and diagnosis are crucial. Combining advanced immune reconstruction cell therapy with traditional treatments can effectively improve cure rates, enhance quality of life, and bring new hope for recovery.