My Leukaemia Symptoms | Patient | Doctor | Leukaemia | Cancer

I was diagnosed with leukemia and am a doctor. My overt symptoms were bruising, lethargy and fatigue (had to nap every afternoon), mid day headaches with light headedness, seeing stars, and could not think. The leukemia resulted in lack of oxygenated blood supply to my head. My original oncologist said it was not related. But it knew it was. One year later and with treatment that has cleared up. 11 more months of chemo to go! Good luck to you!

I’m sorry that you got this too. I was 29 when I was diagnosed with CML. In over a month ,non stopping flu symptoms, I lost 15 lb, No appetite at all, headaches and pulsing vessels around my head everyday, sweating at night, I barely even walked and happy now that I alive. Thank You for sharing your story.

No favourite TV show currently, but you have helped me through the past 12mths with my best friend who had his BMT in January. I'm struggling with the aftercare as here in the UK there isn't much support for carers or aftercare support for patients. You have been a HUGE support and we both thank you. Lots of love from myself Janine and Steve. Xxxx

Thank you for sharing all your videos of your journey with AML! I’ve always loved learning about different diseases and listening to patient stories! Since I work in healthcare, I’m always learning and trying to understand disease and the human body! I was recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis with pain and swelling in multiple joints! So of course I’m learning all that I can on that subject! Currently watching Vikings! And waiting patiently for Season 6 of Peaky Blinders to begin!

My husband lost his life to ML...he was 38. Only symptom he had was sore throats/ bleeding gums. RIP David. 17th April is your 15 th anniversary, the kids love and miss you xxxx

Was diagnosed with ETP-ALL. Went to the hospital because I was feeling anemic and lost a lot of my strength. Before that I had night sweats, headaches that felt like my head was beating. Ended up having a hgb count of 32. Was then rushed into therapy. awaiting a bmt as of now and in remission!

I was just diagnosed with MDS about two weeks ago, I had many symptoms for months but chopped it up to working to hard until I started getting really dizzy a lot, sharp pains in my legs and joints, heart palpitations, muscle spasms in random places, tired all the time, persistent ear infection. All’s I know is I’ll need a bone marrow transplant but have yet to speak with cancer specialists. Health care system in the US is very expensive and extremely slow!! I’m glad I’ve found your very informative videos… thank you!!

My daughter, 6 years old, was diagnosed with AML four weeks ago. Her symptoms were high temperature that didn't go down after paracetamol , pain in her neck (swollen lymph nodes ), no appetite. After first doctors appointment she was sent home and been told its a viral infection. I spoke to a doctor every day for four days, hearing the same thing. On the fifth day I took her to A&E , demanded blood test. Next day we knew it was leukemia. She supposed to start her second cyckle of chemo tomorrow, but its to ill to get it. Unfortunately first cycle and adenovirus in her blood plus mucositis caused swelling in her upper airways, followed by pneumonia. For last two weeks she needed support of a ventilator and finally getting better. I forgot to add , that while being sedated and taken to a theater to have her Hickman line put in, she suffered a cardiac arrest. That happened during first cycle of chemo. I really hope that one day i will see her talk about this terrible experience, the way you do. Anna

Absolutely, HOUSE is one of my favorite shows too!

In 1955. Drs noticited. Just a little anemia. I became ill with flu like symptoms, and eventually went to dr and collapsed in office. Leukemia was suggested since I was 3 pints low on blood. A distant relative called and have dr chick my spleen ,which was the size of a football. Naturally surgery. They called it hemolytic anemia. I developed graves. And now I developed bruised recently. Fatigue and intermittent shortness of breath. Everyone is considering the graves. I’m am a young 73 year old . Over the passed 15 years though routine imaging little by little they be an to noticed an auxiliary spleen Don’t know if this is possibly causing some recurrent symptoms. I’m so tired and my synthroid keeps being reduced. Sorry I forgot, I have epilepsy too since 10 years old. Just wanted to share with a complicated case. Just to give you a chuckle. I’ve had a stroke cabg tia. And have a family with Charcot. BUT I Don’t HAVE IT YET! Lol. Must tell you , I not going anywhere, They just can’t keep me down lol. Hope you do well and good luck with your career. 😊

My mom was diagnosed with aml flt3-itd At June 2022. Her ‘only symptoms’ was long infection. she got remission after one round of chemo and targeted treatment. In 7th October she got BMT. So far so good. Your story helped me after my mom transplant. 5 years ago in May 2017 I donated my bone marrow to women in my mom age (know I had opportunities to meet her… she is doing fine) Thank you for your videos. Greetings from Poland and the USA.

One beloved friend died to leukemia this march, i wish her symptoms were diagnosed sooner, she had all the anemia ones for years and just thought she had a bad inmune system and thats it. Now I can't stop thinking about the times she struggled to catch her breath when hanging out, she never stopped being the more lively girl despite everything, I really miss her.

No favorite show at the moment. It was suits a few months ago. Thank you for making such informative video. I'm a Clinical Laboratory scientist

Thank you for your program. I was diagnosed last December having had lymphoma for 8 years. What is interesting is my lymphoma was in my body with no symptoms. Last December after a blood test, I was diagnosed with leukemia and I am lucky to have almost no symptoms. I am presently on Imbruvica which makes my leukemia totally invisible with no symptoms. I am hopeful that my condition will continue and I can operate normally. Again, thank you for your excellent comments!

Hey Tyler, nice and informative video. For me the only real symptom was that I got yellow. Then after the first blood test and examination by a hematologist I was sent to do a bone marrow test. If there wasn't for my wife who pushed me to get my blood tests, who knows when would I get diagnosed. Currently watching The Wire in the hospital, great show 🙂

I am from Sydney Aus. I was Dia with ALL and AML and had Bone Marrow transplant. I had fever, put on weight out of the blue, bruises, tiredness, content bleeding so I had to go Ed nearly every night or day. My fav show is to many to list. 😊

Hi am 29 and have been diagnosed with CML PH+ 5 months back. One my first symptom was I noticed was night sweats followed by weight loss. Though i was having other symptoms like loss of appetite weakness and constant light fevers but I never thought it in a that way. Allhumdulillah was diagnosed randomly when i went for my pre employment medical examination with WBC over 198000.

Very informative, thanks a lot. My current favorite TV show is Romantic Doctor.

Thank you so much for your clear video! You're awesome 💗

I began having flu-like symptoms and severe night sweats at night. Went to the doctor and was told it was a cold. The sickness persisted for another week then was told I had to get a blood test done. WBC was high, later that day I was diagnosed with cancer. A week later it was ALL. Went through chemo, and took desatinib and went into remission 6 months later. Cancer came back 3 weeks later after going into remission. So now I’m scheduled for a TBI with a BMT next month. I’m just heartbroken, seeing your videos really gives me hope, thank you.