Signs and Symptoms of ALL
Most of the signs and symptoms of ALL are related to the burden that the production of leukemia cells places on the marrow.
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The cancer cells take over the marrow and interfere with the production of healthy red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Anemia (low red blood cells), thrombocytopenia (low platelets), and neutropenia (low white blood cells) occur, and may result in the following signs and symptoms:
Discomfort in the bones or joints, especially in the legs
Feeling tired or generally unwell
Pale skin
Bruising easily
Feeling short of breath
Tiny red spots under the skin (called petechiae- “pa-teek-ee-eye”)
Unexplained fevers
Excessive bleeding from minor wounds
If ALL penetrates into the fluid that surrounds the spinal cord and brain (cerebrospinal fluid or CSF), additional signs and symptoms may include:
Headaches
Blurred vision
Nausea and vomiting
Seizures