Chronic myelogenous leukemia often doesn't cause signs and symptoms. It might be detected during a blood test. When they occur, signs and symptoms may include: Bone pain.

What does bone pain feel like in leukemia?

Bone pain can occur in leukemia patients when the bone marrow expands from the accumulation of abnormal white blood cells and may manifest as a sharp pain or a dull pain, depending on the location. The long bones of the legs and arms are the most common location to experience this pain.

Does leukemia make your bones hurt?

Leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) can cause bone or joint pain, usually because your bone marrow has become overcrowded with cancer cells. At times, these cells may form a mass near the spinal cord's nerves or in the joints.