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The most common sign of Hodgkins lymphoma is swollon lymph nodes, mainly in the neck. This is not painful, however some of the other expected symptoms are. These other symptoms are unexplained weight loss, constant fatigue, itchy skin, low grade fevers, and night sweats. As these are common symptoms of any infection, the only accurate diagnosis is through lymph node biopsy and blood testing. Unlike Hodgkins lymphoma, Non-Hodgkins lymphoma is a type of cancer. In the united states, 5% of cancer victims are due to Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Signs of this disease are similar to that of Hodgkins, with a few differences. As well as in the neck, swollon lymph nodes are common in the underarm and groin. And in addition to itchy skin, patients will notice unexplained red patches. Non-Hodgkins lymphoma must be tested for as well, using things such as X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, PET scans, and Lymphangiogram, which are pictures of the lymphatic system taken with x-rays after a dye is injected to differentiate the lymph nodes and vessels. These tests are due to the simple fact that the symptoms are common in many other, less critical, conditions. |
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