Medically speaking, why are nose bleeds and leukemia related?

Recurring nosebleeds are a common symptom of a cancerous tumor in the nasal cavity or the sinuses, known medically as the paranasal sinuses. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common type of cancer in these areas. SCC arises from the lining tissue of the nose or sinuses. read more

This often leads to a markedly reduced number of blood platelets, which help stop bleeding. Therefore, people with leukemia often bruise or bleed easily, and may experience frequent nosebleeds. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are the most common forms of leukemia among adults. read more