Elaine,
I would most definately tell the person you speak to about the abdomen pain and bruising, as I'm not sure I've ever heard of bruising like that. Doesn't mean it couldn't happen, especially if you're a very small person. Don't let my saying I'd not heard of that problem frighten you, it could be just one of the many possible variables. As we all learn, each and everyone of us is different, our diseases are different (grade & stage & type), and we all respond to treatments differently. But it is very important to tell them when we're concerned about something, especially if that something is causing so much pain. By the way, you are not a whimp!
Lou Graham