What are some symptoms of lymphoma-cancer of lymph nodes?

Question

I have been told by my doctor that I may have this and he has sent be for a battery of tests.

Answer 1

Symptoms of lymphoma include chills, swelling of the lymph nodes, which are often, but not always painless, fever, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, lack of energy, itching. Please note that many of these symptoms are not specific for lymphoma and may be cause by many other things.

a good web site:

http://www.lymphoma.org

Answer 2

Below are listed some symptoms and if they are indicative of a particular form of lymphoma (Hodgkin's Disease = HL, or a form of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma = NHL):

Lymph node swelling, often in the upper body area but it can be in almost any node or related lymph system organ. The node is usually NOT painful as opposed to infected lymph nodes which are common and can be painful
(HL, NHL)

A lack of energy, general fatigue. (HL, NHL)

Weight loss - usually at least 10% over a short time (HL, NHL)

Fevers which can come and go. This can be accompanied by chills or a feeling of temperature swings (HL, NHL)

Night sweats - unexplained sweating at night, often drenching (more often HL than NHL)

Itching - itching without an apparent cause or rash, sometimes deep in the skin rather than on the surface, sometimes on different parts of the body (more often HL than NHL)

Fever above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) for over one week.
Less Often:

Some people have lower back pain that is unexplained (may be caused by expanding lymph nodes pressing on nerves). (HL, NHL)

Lymph nodes are possibly painful after alcohol consumption. (HL)

Skin patches, lesions, itching (NHL of the skin / cutaneous)
What now?

A good percentage of diagnoses are made during routine tests, x-rays, or even while pregnant. This is how difficult it is to diagnose lymphoma based on external symptoms alone.

Answer 3

My Non-hodgkins Lymphoma was first diagnosed as the flu- sore throat , swollen glands etc. I was diagnosed after routine blood tests . There are lymph nodes throughout the body and any of them may be affected. No cancer is good news but this is actually one of the most treatable. I am now 10 years cancer free. Good luck.

Answer 4

It depends on the type of Lymphoma and how far along it is. Commom symptoms are:
Painless swollen lymph nodes in your armpit, groin or neck
Flu like symptoms
Fever
Night sweats
Persistent fatigue
Tiredness
Weight loss
Loss of appetite
Itchy skin
Red skin patches
Enlarged spleen
Enlarged liver
Jaundice
Anemia

Lymphoma is a serious medical conditon. If you believe you have this disease please see your doctor emmediately. The only accurate way to diagnose this condition is to see your physician. Good luck and blessings, Prana

Answer 5

Hi,

there is 4 or 5 different cancers in that "family", each has different test etc.

check out

http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls

they do a GREAT job and helping with Lymphoma and good luck -
jewells
29 months and still here

Answer 6

It is also kniwn as Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)
Lymphnodes and lymphatic tissu occur(one of the symptons)
Within the central nervous system,,causing headache,vision disturbances,light headedness,true spinning vertigo,numness.tingling or cognative disturbances such as memory loss or confusion

Answer 7

You should have consulted with your doctor, while you were at his office. A layman can only guees, if they don't have the disease.