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  • Swollen armpit

  • Fever then no fever then fever again

  • Swollen lymph nodes continue to grow larger

  • It moves when I touch the lump

  • Multiple lymph nodes swollen in my groin

  • Lymph nodes in the groin are swollen

  • Remittent fever of 102.2°F / 39°C

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Learn more about Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is Non-Hodgkin lymphoma?

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a cancer of lymphocytes, which are infection-fighting cells. The lymphocytes become abnormal, grow uncontrollably, and spread to different parts of the body. The exact cause is unknown. Risk factors include age, family history, exposure to certain chemicals, drugs, radiation, and immune system issues.

Symptoms of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

  • Swollen lymph nodes, usually small swellings at the neck, armpits, groin and behind the ears

  • Fever

  • Repeated episodes of fever above 100.4°F / 38°C

  • Lump around or above the collarbone

  • Unintentional weight loss of more than 5% or 1-2kg in a month

  • Recent weight loss

  • Lumps under the skin

  • Skin Itching

Questions your doctor may ask to check for Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

  • Do you feel your lymph nodes are swollen and enlarged?

  • Do you have a fever?

  • Have you had repeated fevers of 100.4°F / 38°C or higher?

  • Do you feel a lump around or above the collarbone?

  • Have you had unintentional weight loss of more than 2 kgs in a month?

Treatment for Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Standard treatment options for NHL consist of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem-cell transplant, immunotherapy, and other medications.

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Saqib Baig

Saqib Baig, MD, MS (Respiratory medicine, Critical Care, Internal medicine)

Dr. Baig graduated from Army Medical College (NUST) Pakistan in 2007. He did his internal medicine training from Baltimore, Maryland, USA during the years 2009-2013. He joined the internal medicine faculty practice at Medical College of Wisconsin in USA for 2 years before pursuing advanced training. He completed his pulmonary disease and critical care medicine fellowship from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School from 2015-2018. | | During his fellowship, Dr. Baig completed his master's in health care services management through Rutgers Business School. He currently serves as the medical director of respiratory therapy and pulmonary function lab and the clinical director of the COPD program at the Jane and Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. He holds the Assistant Professor of Medicine rank at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Baig's interests lie in respiratory physiology, airways disease, and data science.

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