HAEMATOLOGICAL CANCERHaematological cancers can present with a variety of symptoms that may have several different clinical explanations. Combinations of the following signs and symptoms warrant full investigation and possible referral: Fatigue, drenching night sweats, fever, weight loss, generalised itching, breathlessness, bruising, recurrent infection, bone pain, alcohol-induced pain, abdominal pain, lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly. Need for urgent referral depends on severity and findings
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NICE CG27 (2005) Referral for suspected cancer (includes advice on patient support and information needs)