What it is
It is one of the most treatable types of cancer. Most people are cured.
Treatment usually involves chemotherapy, sometimes followed by radiotherapy. Long-term follow-up checks for late effects of treatment.
Common signs
- A painless swelling in the neck, armpit or groin
- Night sweats
- Unexplained weight loss
- High temperature
- Itching
- Persistent cough or breathlessness
How it is usually diagnosed
- A lymph node biopsy
- Blood tests
- CT and PET-CT scans
- Bone marrow biopsy, sometimes
Records worth keeping
Keeping these together makes each appointment easier, especially when you see a new doctor:
- Biopsy and histology reports
- Scan reports, including staging
- Blood test results
- Treatment summaries and follow-up letters
Questions to ask your doctor
- What stage is my lymphoma?
- What treatment do you recommend?
- What late effects should I watch for after treatment?
When to get help right away
Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have:
- High fever or feeling very unwell during chemotherapy: call your cancer care team or 112 straight away
This page is general information. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a doctor who knows your history. Medfold keeps your records organised; it does not interpret them.