Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

Signs and Symptoms

The most common symptom of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a painless swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, underarm or groin. Other symptoms may include the following:

• Unexplained fever
• Night sweats
• Constant fatigue
• Unexplained weight loss
• Itchy skin
• Reddened patches on the skin

However, when symptoms like these occur, they are not sure signs of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. They also may be caused by other, less serious conditions, such as the flu or other infections, and only a doctor can make a diagnosis. Therefore, when symptoms like these are present, it is important to see a doctor so that any illness can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated May 8, 2007