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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

What Are the Symptoms?

  • Painless swelling of a single lymph node, with no recently accompanying infection.
  • Swelling, fluid accumulation, or pain in the abdomen.
  • Shortness of breath, wheezing, or coughing.
  • Bloody stool or vomit.
  • Swelling of the face, neck, and arms.
  • Blockage of urine flow.
  • Bone pain
  • Weight loss
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Seizures
  • Night sweats
  • Severe itching of the skin.

Call Your Doctor If:

  • You notice a swollen, painless lymph node and have not had an infection recently.
  • You have unexplained abdominal pain or swelling.
  • You develop an unexplained cough, shortness of breath, or wheezing.
  • You develop swelling of the face, neck, or arms.
  • You have unintended weight loss, fever, severe fatigue, or soaking night sweats.
  • You have unexplainable, severe itching of your skin.
Medically reviewed by Harold Burstein, MD, August 2005.

SOURCES: American Cancer Society. National Cancer Institute.

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