Lymph nodes are the junctions in your lymph system. They are widely distributed throughout your body but are most prominent in your neck, in your armpits and near your groin (in the fold between the top of your leg and your body).
You can sometimes feel them as small bumps about the size of a pea. If they are swollen they are slightly larger, harder, and easier to feel.
Some symptoms of lymphoma are swelling on areas like the neck. One with lymphoma will usually be able to feel lumps or bumps on an affected area. Symptoms are also fever, chills, and unexplained weight loss.
Lymphoma is basically a blood cell tumor of the lymphocytes. It basically looks like a ball of fat that is white or light pink in color.
like a person in a bowl of purple jello or a person w/ uncontrolled blubber
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Some of the warning signs of lymphoma are small painless lumps in the neck, groin, or armpits, along with weight loss, fever, loss of appetite, night sweats, itching all over, and weakness. The early symptoms of lymphoma are very subtle.
The first signs of follicular lymphoma include the swelling of one or more lymph nodes that do not include pain. The swelling occurs most often in the neck, armpit or groin areas.
Paying prompt attention to the signs and symptoms of this disease, and seeing a doctor if the symptoms persist, are the best strategies for an early diagnosis of lymphoma. Early detection affords the best chance for a cure.
The plural of lymphoma is lymphomas.
Some of the common symptoms of lymphoma are painless lumps found either on the neck or the arm pit areas, fever, fast weight loss, and a loss of appetite. If these signs occur, one should seek medical attention.
t cell lymphoma
Lime Green for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and Purple for Hodgkins Lymphoma
A Burkitt's lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system.
Lymphoma is a disease that tends to sneak up on people. Its early warning signs are very subtle and may not be recognized for a while. The most common symptom of lymphoma is enlarged lymph nodes. These will appear most often as bumps in the armpits, groin or neck. They can also appear in the chest, abdomen and on the skin. These swollen lymph nodes are usually slightly painful and tender. However, sometimes the bumps can be firm but not painful. Many people notice these bumps while taking a bath or changing clothes. Unexplained weight loss is another symptom of lymphoma. Lymphoma can cause a significant weight loss of up to fifteen pound in a couple of month's time. In addition to the unexplained weight loss, lymphoma patients may also experience loss of appetite, which will cause further weight loss. Vomiting, nausea and abdominal discomfort may also be present. A fever that does not accompany a respiratory or urinary tract infection could signal lymphoma. Fever that accompanies lymphoma will keep occurring even though there is no infection causing the fever. In addition to fever, night sweats are another symptom of lymphoma. One unique symptom of lymphoma is itching all over the body. This itching is caused by chemicals that are released from the lymphoma cells. Some people have a skin rash that accompanies lymphoma. Extreme tiredness and lack of energy can also indicate lymphoma. When lymphoma is located in the neck or chest, it can cause swelling of the neck and face and difficulty breathing. It can also cause coughing. When the lymphoma is near the thymus, it can cause chest pain. If lymphoma has caused swelling of the spleen, there may be abdominal pain present. Lymphoma can cause back pain if the swollen lymph node is putting pressure on the nerves of the lower back. However, back pain can have may other causes that have no relation to lymphoma. Many of the symptoms of lymphoma can be caused by other minor, easily treatable diseases. Therefore it's important to always consult your physician if you see a pattern of symptoms emerging that suggest that they could be caused by lymphoma.
A Burkitt's lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system.
A Burkitt's lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system.
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma