Sweats
Lymphoma can cause night sweats that make your nightclothes and bed sheets soaking wet. The night sweats are often described as ‘drenching’. They can happen with any type of lymphoma and can also happen during the day.

Itching
Itching (pruritus) with or without a rash can be a symptom of lymphoma. It can be very troublesome, particularly in hot weather. Fevers, night sweats and unexplained weight loss are sometimes called ‘B symptoms’ and often occur together. Doctors will take into account whether you have any B symptoms when they plan your treatment.

Swollen lymph nodes
The most common sign of lymphoma is a lump or several lumps. These are enlarged (swollen) lymph nodes and are usually painless. They are often noticed in the neck, armpit or groin. Not all lymphomas have obvious lumps. Some lymph nodes can enlarge in areas which cannot be felt. These can cause other symptoms, such as a cough if they are in the chest, or abdominal (stomach) discomfort if they are in the abdomen.

Fatigue
Fatigue can be a sign of lymphoma. It is not a normal feeling of being tired. It means you are exhausted for no obvious reason or feel washed out after doing very little.

Unexplained weight loss
Unexplained weight loss means losing a lot of weight quite quickly without dieting.