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Signs and Symptoms
Patients who have lymphoma may experience painless swelling of the lymph nodes in the armpits, neck, and/or groin. They may experience fatigue, fever, night sweats, unintended weight loss, a loss of appetite, itchiness, and neck or flank pain. If the lymph node is in the chest, it may affect the person’s breathing; if it is in their abdomen, it can cause abdominal discomfort. Lymphoma can sometimes be difficult to diagnose because these signs and symptoms are often mild. Some patients may have no noticeable signs while others might have a low-grade fever. Usually, there are swollen lymph nodes, but the node may not be visible or felt by the patient or physician.

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Tests: CBC, Platelet count, WBC, Bone marrow biopsy, Blood smear
In the News: Lymphoma Therapy Decisions Based on Gene Patterns

Elsewhere On The Web

The Lymphoma Information Network
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey: Hemepath Tutorial Table of Contents
American Cancer Society: Detailed Guide: Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin's type
American Cancer Society: Detailed Guide: Hodgkin Disease
Patient listserves for lymphoma can be found at http://acor.org/. They include specific online patient communities concerned with Hodgkin, Mantle cell, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma or pediatric lymphomas.