11-Weight loss
As a result of a reduction in appetite along with increased energy consumption, patients with leukemia often experience accelerated weight loss. This is often seen in a late stage of the disease, and the severity of weight loss is often associated with the severity of leukemia and the prognosis of the patient. Weight loss is an important part of the wasting syndrome in cancer called cachexia, which features anorexia, weight loss, fatigue, and muscle wasting. Thus, be attentive and talk to your doctor if you experience a reduction of body weight of 5% or more without any change to your medications, diet or lifestyle.