Symptoms
Hairy cell leukemia develops and progresses very slowly compared to other forms of leukemia. Because of this slow development, some people with hairy cell leukemia may not experience symptoms for years. Symptoms of hairy cell leukemia may include the following:
Weakness and fatigue
Fever
Unexplained weight loss
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Swollen lymph nodes
Night sweats
Frequent infections
Anemia (low red blood cells)
Leukopenia (low white blood cells)
Thrombocytopenia (low platelets)
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Enlarged spleen/swollen abdomen
Shortness of breath
