Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of cancer found in the lymphatic system and involves your lymphocytes, a kind of white blood cell. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a common cancer, and the survival rate is very high. It is treated with chemotherapy, radiation and other types of therapies.

Lymph Node Involvement

• The most common symptom of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is painless swelling in the lymph nodes, which are located in the armpits, groin and neck.

Abdominal Swelling

• Sometimes the tissue in the abdomen is involved with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and the stomach will swell, sometimes mimicking the appearance of pregnancy in women.

Other Abdominal Issues

• Constipation is also a problem if there is a build-up of fluid within the abdomen. This fluid puts pressure on the intestines and interferes with the normal passage of waste.

Chest Pain

• Chest pain is a symptom if the tissue of the thymus is involved with the lymphoma. There may be also pressure put on the trachea, making breathing difficult.

Other Symptoms

• Itching, dry skin, fatigue, weight loss and fever all can be symptoms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.