10-Anorexia
It is the clinical name of a reduction in appetite, and it is very common in leukemia patients as well as many other patients with cancer. Around 20% of leukemia patients may have appetite problems, and it is likely caused by the increase in the size of the spleen. These patients may also experience nausea and vomiting after a large meal, and they tend to reject food. Additionally, it is known that inflammatory mediators in cancer contribute to making the patient feel satiated and reduce their appetite.