Symptoms

People with CML may experience the following symptoms. Sometimes, people with CML do not show any of these symptoms. Or, these symptoms may be caused by a medical condition that is not cancer. If you are concerned about a symptom on this list, please talk with your doctor.

• Fatigue or weakness
  
  
• Excessive sweating, especially at night
  
  
• Weight loss
  
  
• Abdominal swelling or discomfort due to an enlarged spleen. This may be particularly obvious in the upper left part of the abdomen.

CML progresses slowly, and symptoms may not appear for a long time. The symptoms are usually mild at first and get worse slowly. Many people do not have any symptoms when they are diagnosed with CML.