Symptoms of Lymphoma. Signs of Lymphoma

Signs of Lymphoma

Symptoms of Lymphoma
Lymphoma symptoms are sometimes very similar to that of other illnesses, so it may be difficult to diagnose initially. At times, early diagnosis may not be possible for this reason and because lymphoma may not present symptoms in the early stages.
Signs and Symptoms of Lymphoma

• Swelling of a lymph node
• Unintended weight loss
• Fatigue
• Night sweats
• Fevers
• Feeling itchy without an apparent cause

Symptoms differ also depending on the type of lymphoma. Symptoms of non-Hodgkins lymphoma differ from Hodgkins lymphoma symptoms.

• What is Lymphoma
• Types of Lymphoma
• Risk Factors for Lymphoma
• Symptoms of Lymphoma
• Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• Lymphoma - Hodgkin's Disease - Causes - Symptoms - Treatment of Hodgkin's Dis...
• Lymphoma Prevention - How to Prevent Lymphoma
• Diagnosing Lymphoma - How Lymphoma is Diagnosed
• Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Types of Hodgkin's Lymphoma - All about Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• Leukemia & Lymphoma - Profile
• Lymphoma - Cancer - Lymphoma and Cancer
• Marginal Zone Lymphoma - About Nodal Marginal Zone B-cell Lymphoma

Diagnosing Lymphoma. How Lymphoma is Diagnosed

Diagnosing Lymphoma
How Lymphoma is Diagnosed

Lymphoma is normally suspected during routine examinations, or in some cases, when a person feels a swollen lymph node that does not go away, or returns. A person may experience other symptoms of lymphoma that prompts them to see a doctor.
Diagnosing Lymphoma
To make a diagnosis of lymphoma, a series of medical tests are performed to confirm a suspician of lymphoma. Medical tests and procedures performed to diagnose lymphoma include:

• physical exam
• giving personal and family medical history
• feeling of the lymph nodes during physical exam

If the doctor suspects lymph node abnormalities, then a biopsy may be ordered.

Other ways in which lymphoma may be diagnosed are:

• chest x-ray (enlarged lymph nodes of the chest mat be found)
• ultrasound
• MRI or CT/CAT scan
• Gallium scan

Once a diagnosis of lymphoma is confirmed, more tests will be ordered to determine the stage of the disease. The stage of lymphoma indicates how far the cancer has spread.


• What is Lymphoma
• Types of Lymphoma
• Risk Factors for Lymphoma
• Lymphoma - Symptoms of Lymphoma
• Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• Lymphoma - Hodgkin's Disease - Causes - Symptoms - Treatment of Hodgkin's Dis...
• Lymphoma Prevention - How to Prevent Lymphoma
• Diagnosing Lymphoma - How Lymphoma is Diagnosed
• Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Types of Hodgkin's Lymphoma - All about Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• Leukemia & Lymphoma - Profile
• Lymphoma - Cancer - Lymphoma and Cancer
• Marginal Zone Lymphoma - About Nodal Marginal Zone B-cell Lymphoma

Lymphoma Prevention. Can Lymphoma be Prevented?

Lymphoma Prevention
Can Lymphoma be Prevented?

While there are certain recognized risk factors for developing Lymphoma, the cause for both Hodgkin's and Non Hodgkin's Lymphomas has yet to be determined.

Research indicates that many patients diagnosed with lymphoma do not have any icreased lymphoma risk factors used to determine the cause of the disease.

Since it is not yet known what causes lymphoma, there is no general way to prevent it.

Avoiding the lymphoma risk factors, like smoking, can be helpful in reducing your risk of the disease. There are some risk factors, such as family history or age, which cannot be avoided.

Keep in mind that just because you hav ea risk factor for lymphoma, it is not a guarantee that you will develop it. It only means you have an increased chance of developing lymphoma.

• What is Lymphoma
• Types of Lymphoma
• Risk Factors for Lymphoma
• Lymphoma - Symptoms of Lymphoma
• Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• Lymphoma - Hodgkin's Disease - Causes - Symptoms - Treatment of Hodgkin's Dis...
• Lymphoma Prevention - How to Prevent Lymphoma
• Diagnosing Lymphoma - How Lymphoma is Diagnosed
• Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Types of Hodgkin's Lymphoma - All about Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• Leukemia & Lymphoma - Profile
• Lymphoma - Cancer - Lymphoma and Cancer
• Marginal Zone Lymphoma - About Nodal Marginal Zone B-cell Lymphoma