Symptoms of Lymphoma
Some people experience no symptoms during early-stage lymphoma, and the disease is discovered during unrelated medical care or testing. Others do experience symptoms, such as:
- Painless swelling in one or more lymph nodes, often in the neck, armpit, upper chest, or groin
- Unexplained or persistent fever, fatigue, or weight loss
- Drenching sweats, particularly at night
- Persistent cough or chest pain
- Loss of appetite
- Itchy skin
- Abdominal bloating or tenderness due to an enlarged spleen
- Shortness of breath with normal activity
- Rashes or lumps on the skin
- Lymph node pain after drinking alcohol
Lymphoma doesn’t always start in the lymph nodes; it sometimes originates in sites such as the skin, bones, lungs, or gastrointestinal tract. In those cases, patients might experience symptoms related to those specific areas.
Patients should speak with their doctor if they experience any symptoms of lymphoma.
