Recognising LymphomaThere are certain signs (things that can be physically detected such as weight loss, fever, and swollen glands) and symptoms (things that only the patient can notice such as fatigue, depression, and night sweats) that may call attention to a case of lymphoma.
However, lymphoma is difficult to diagnose because these signs and symptoms are usually mild. Some patients may have no noticeable signs while others might have a low-grade fever. Usually, there are swollen lymph nodes, but the node may not be visible or felt by the patient or physician.
Tiredness, loss of appetite, and a general sense of not feeling well are very common complaints but are not specific and cannot be used as a sole basis of diagnosis. Therefore, the usual method of diagnosis is to take a
biopsy of the node and have a pathologist examine it.
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