The most common local symptom is a swollen lymph node or nodes. Local symptoms affect the area in and around the lymphoma itself. systemic, which means that they affect the whole of your body.local, which means that they affect just one area of your body.

B symptoms are more common with some types of lymphoma than others.ĭoctors will take account of whether you have any B symptoms when they plan your treatment. This means that you have:ĭoctors often use these during staging (working out how many different parts of your body are affected by lymphoma). Watch Dr Andrew Davies, Consultant in Medical Oncology, talk about the most common symptoms of lymphoma Fevers often come together with night sweats and weight loss, but they can happen separately. Some people get fevers (temperatures above 38☌ or 100.4☏). It can be very uncomfortable, particularly when you get hot. Itching (‘pruritus’) without a rash can be a symptom of lymphoma. They are often described as ‘drenching’ and can make your nightclothes or bed sheets soaking wet. Sweats can happen at any time of the day with lymphoma, but they are most common at night. Getting infections more easily and having difficulty getting rid of them can be a symptom of lymphoma. Losing a lot of weight quite quickly without trying to can be a symptom of lymphoma. It means feeling exhausted for no obvious reason or feeling washed out after doing very little. Usually, they’re painless.įatigue is different to normal tiredness. These lumps are swollen lymph nodes, sometimes known as ‘glands’.

The most common sign of lymphoma is a lump or lumps, usually in the neck, armpit or groin. Having one or more doesn’t necessarily mean that you have lymphoma. However, it’s important to note that these can have other causes. We outline the common symptoms of lymphoma below. Remote video URL Common symptoms of lymphoma

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