Do I Have Leukemia Quiz
Questions: 15 · 10 minutes
1. When doing ordinary activities such as walking across a room or climbing a few steps, what have you noticed?
No new paleness, racing heartbeat, unusual breathlessness, or light-headedness.
I occasionally feel mildly light-headed or winded, but rest quickly resolves it.
I am often unusually pale, breathless, light-headed, or aware of a racing heartbeat during normal tasks.
I am breathless at rest or have fainted, chest pain, confusion, or difficulty staying awake.
2. Over the past few months, how have infections affected you?
I have not experienced an unusual pattern of infections.
I had one infection that seemed to take somewhat longer than usual to clear.
I have had repeated infections, infections returning soon after treatment, or unusually slow recovery.
I have signs of a serious current infection, such as severe breathlessness, confusion, inability to stay awake, or feeling dangerously unwell.
3. Compared with when you first noticed them, how are the changes developing?
I have not noticed an unexplained change.
The change is mild, stable, and not interfering with my routine.
The change is becoming more frequent, more noticeable, or harder to manage.
The change has worsened suddenly or now includes severe weakness, uncontrolled bleeding, confusion, fainting, or breathing difficulty.
4. How would you describe any recent fatigue or loss of stamina?
My energy is usual for me.
I have some new tiredness, but it improves with rest and does not limit normal routines.
Fatigue persists despite rest or regularly limits work, study, self-care, or social activity.
Weakness is so marked that basic activity is difficult, or it comes with fainting, confusion, chest pain, or breathlessness at rest.
5. Recently, what has your experience with bruising been?
I have not noticed unusual or unexplained bruises.
I noticed one small unexplained bruise that faded normally.
I repeatedly develop large or unexplained bruises, or bruise after very minor contact.
Bruising is rapidly spreading or appears alongside active bleeding, marked weakness, or feeling severely unwell.
6. After a minor cut or routine procedure, how has bleeding behaved?
I have not had unusual or prolonged bleeding.
One area seemed to ooze slightly longer than I expected but stopped with pressure.
More than once, bleeding has been difficult to stop or has restarted unexpectedly.
I currently have uncontrolled bleeding, blood in vomit or stool, or bleeding with faintness or confusion.
7. What is your current situation regarding a complete blood count or other clinician concern?
I have not been told that a blood result is abnormal or that urgent follow-up is needed.
A clinician suggested a routine blood test or follow-up, but did not describe it as urgent.
I have an unexplained abnormal blood count or have been asked to arrange further assessment soon.
A clinician or laboratory instructed me to seek urgent assessment because of a blood result or my current condition.
8. Right now, which statement best describes your condition?
I do not have any of the urgent symptoms listed below.
I have mild symptoms and can safely carry out normal self-care while arranging advice if needed.
Symptoms are interfering substantially with normal activity or are worsening enough that I need prompt medical advice.
I have uncontrolled bleeding, severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, confusion, difficulty waking, or feel dangerously unwell.
9. Which option best describes recent nose or gum bleeding?
I have had no unusual nose or gum bleeding.
I had one brief episode linked to dryness, irritation, or brushing.
Bleeding has happened repeatedly, without a clear trigger, or takes longer than usual to stop.
Bleeding is heavy, will not stop with firm pressure, or is making me faint or weak.
10. What happens with sweating while you sleep?
I do not have unexplained night sweating.
I occasionally wake feeling warmer than usual, without soaked clothing or bedding.
I repeatedly wake with clothing or bedding soaked despite a comfortably cool room.
Drenching sweats occur with persistent fever, severe weakness, dehydration, or rapid worsening.
11. How long have your unexplained health changes lasted?
I do not currently have an unexplained change from the symptoms covered here.
A mild change began recently and is clearly improving.
A change has persisted for about two weeks or longer, or keeps returning.
A change is progressing rapidly, or a clinician has told me it needs urgent evaluation.
12. Which description best fits the number of different unexplained changes you are experiencing?
I am not experiencing any of the listed changes.
I have one mild, isolated change.
I have changes from more than one area, such as bruising plus fatigue or fever plus repeated infections.
Several changes appeared together and include a red flag such as heavy bleeding, fainting, confusion, or severe breathing difficulty.
13. Have you developed clusters of tiny red or purple spots that do not fade when pressed?
No, I have not noticed spots like that.
I noticed a small isolated patch once, without other symptoms.
The spots are recurring, spreading, or appearing in several areas without a clear explanation.
The spots appeared suddenly with fever, confusion, breathing difficulty, or feeling severely unwell.
14. Which statement best matches your recent experience with fever?
I have not had an unexplained fever.
I had one brief, mild temperature rise that resolved.
I have had recurring or persistent fever without a clear explanation.
I currently have fever with confusion, severe weakness, breathing difficulty, a stiff neck, or rapid deterioration.
15. Without intentionally changing your diet or activity, what has happened to your weight or appetite?
My weight and appetite have remained generally stable.
I have noticed a small unexplained change that has not continued.
I have had continuing unintentional weight loss, reduced appetite, or noticeably looser clothing.
Weight loss has been rapid or is accompanied by marked weakness or inability to keep down food or fluids.