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Symptoms of Lymphoma

People with lymphoma often experience very few symptoms. The most common symptom is a painless lump or swelling. This lump is most likely to be found in the neck, armpit or groin.

Other possible symptoms include:

  • Unusual tiredness or fatigue 
  •  Excessive sweating especially at night 
  •  Persistent flu-like symptoms 
  •  Fevers 
  •  Difficulty shaking off infections 
  •  Unexplained weight loss
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhoea or change in bowel habit 
  •  A persistent cough or breathlessness 
  •  Pain in the enlarged nodes after drinking alcohol 
  •  A persistent itch all over.