Question 1

what is the most common symptom of leukemia beside petechias?

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More info needed: Usually patients have fatigue, swelling of glands under neck, under arms, and in the inguinal area.  Often the liver or spleen are enlarged.  Unexplained fevers may also be a symptom.  If you are concerned, do no take any chances, have your physician give you a good check-up and check your blood counts.  Feel better!

Question 2

cancer in 20s. how common? symptoms to look out for? i always have health anxiety about this & i know a 25yr old w/ leukemia. :/ any stats? thanks!

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Relatively Uncommon: Cancer tends to be a disease of the elderly but there are definitely some cancers that are more common at younger age.

www.cancer.net is a good resource to learn more.

Question 3

is it common to experience peripheral neuropathy as one of your lymphoma / leukemia symptoms?

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Certainly: Any systemic disease like leukemia or lymphoma treatment can cause peripheral neuropathy.
Whether the disease or treatment is causing the symptoms is variable but the treatment is more notorious for precipitating symptoms.

Question 4

symptoms of leukemia include what?

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Various: These can vary widely. Common symptoms include severe fatigue, fever, easy bruising or bleeding.

Question 5

what are early symptoms of leukemia?

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Not Many Symptoms: Leukemia does not always cause symptoms, especially at first. When it does cause symptoms, the most common ones include:
-feeling very tired and weak
-bleeding more easily than normal
-getting sick from infections more easily than normal
these symptoms can also be caused by conditions that are not leukemia. But if you have these symptoms, you should let your doctor or nurse know.

Question 6

why leukemia is more common to boys?

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You're right: Leukemia is about 30% more common in boys than girls.  I couldn't find the reason and i doubt that it's known. If you're interested in a scholarly article, see:
http://seer.Cancer.Gov/publications/childhood/leukemia.Pdf.

Question 7

what are the first symptoms of leukemia?

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Acute vs chronic: In many chronic leukemia- people usually are without symptoms and the only abnormality is the abnormal blood work. When more advanced- decrease blood counts can happen causing fatigue, lack of energy , bruising etc.  Acute leukemia is a life threatening cancer.It may be presented with fatigue, bleeding, infections, weight loss, fevers, chill, bony pain etc.  Discuss further with your oncologist.

Question 8

feeling cold is it symptom of leukemia?

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Need investigation: Feeling cold could be a symptom of  thyroid disease and you should be seen if the symptoms don't improve

Question 9

does leukemia usually cause many symptoms?

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Depend: Depends on type of leukemia. Acute leukemia vs. Chronic leukemia. In acute leukemia,  symptoms will include fever, bleeding, fatigue, weakness, bony pain, chils, frequent infections etc- from supression of normal blood cells by the leukemic cells. In chronic leukemia- frequently presented with abnormal blood test without presence of significant symptoms.

Question 10

what are  the symptoms of leukemia in teen?

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Leukemia: I assume you are asking about acute leukemia. In teen, incidence of acute lymphoblastic leukemia is way more common than aml. Symptoms can include-fatigue/no energy, pallor, shortnes of breath easily, multiple episodes of infections, fevers, chils, bony pain, easy bruising, bleeding, weight loss, etc. Read more at www.Lls.Org, www.Cancer.Gov or www.Nccn.Com.

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