The symptoms of leukaemia can vary from one child to another. Some symptoms may be confused with those of common childhood diseases. The following are some common symptoms of leukaemia although they do not necessarily mean that the child has leukaemia.
Bleeding and bruising more than expected after a minor injury
Stomach ache and poor appetite
Difficulty in breathing
Frequent or prolonged bouts of viral or bacterial infections
Swelling in the neck, in the groin or above the collarbone
Aches and pains of the bones and joints
Anaemia