Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Symptoms

Symptoms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) depend on the area of the body affected by the disease. The most common symptom is a painless swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, underarm, or groin. Other symptoms may include:

  • Unexplained fever.
  • Night sweats.
  • Extreme fatigue.
  • Unexplained weight loss.
  • Itchy skin.
  • Reddened patches on the skin.

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Author: Robin Parks, MSLast Updated: June 12, 2006
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Douglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology

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