Leukemia awareness month: King Abdulaziz Hospital highlights key symptoms

King Abdulaziz Hospital in Makkah has issued several recommendations to raise awareness about leukemia, coinciding with Leukemia Awareness Month.

The hospital stated on X that Leukemia Awareness Month is an opportunity to increase understanding of one of the most impactful cancers affecting blood cells and bone marrow, and to emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and supporting patients throughout their treatment journey.

The hospital highlighted symptoms that warrant a medical consultation:

• Persistent fatigue and tiredness

• Fever or frequent infections

• Pale skin

• Swollen lymph nodes or bone pain

• Easy bruising or bleeding

• Unexplained weight loss

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Leukemia Awareness Month

The Ministry of Health explained that September is dedicated each year to raising awareness about blood cancers, a group of diseases affecting the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system. Major types include leukemia and lymphoma.

Leukemia Awareness Month aims to increase understanding of these diseases, their signs and symptoms, support those affected, and improve access to information and appropriate care.

Blood cancers include several types, most notably leukemia and lymphoma. These cancers may affect the blood, bone marrow, or lymphatic system, so symptoms and treatment options can vary depending on the type.

Possible symptoms include persistent fatigue, frequent infections, easy bleeding or bruising, unexplained weight loss, night sweats, or swollen lymph nodes. However, these symptoms are not exclusive to blood cancers and require medical evaluation.