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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of T-Cell Lymphoma?
T-cell lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects the T-cells, a type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the immune system. The signs and symptoms of T-cell lymphoma can vary widely depending on the specific type of T-cell lymphoma, the stage of the disease, and the individual patient's overall health. However, there are some common signs and symptoms that many people with T-cell lymphoma experience.
The Most Common Signs and Symptoms of T-cell lymphoma include:
- Enlarged lymph nodes: This is the first sign of T-cell lymphoma. The lymph nodes in the neck, armpit, or groin may become swollen and are sometimes painful.
- Fatigue: T-cell lymphoma can cause extreme tiredness that doesn't improve with rest.
- Skin rash or itching: Some types of T-cell lymphoma can cause skin symptoms, such as a rash or itching.
- Abdominal pain or swelling: If the lymphoma affects the organs in the gastrointestinal tract like stomach or intestines.
- Shortness of breath: If lymphoma affects the chest, like swollen lymph nodes, lymphoma cells infiltration of the lungs, can also cause cough.
What are B-Symptoms?
B-symptoms are characteristic in all lymphomas, they are part of the Ann Arbor lymphoma which includes both a number (I–IV) and a letter (A or B)."A" indicates no systemic symptoms, while "B" indicates symptom presence. To keep reading about lymphoma stages and classification, visit our comprehensive 101 page How is B-cell Lymphoma Staged and Classified?
B symptoms include:
- Fever: above 38 °C, if persistent, or not related to infection can be a sign of T-cell lymphoma.
- Night sweats: People with T-cell lymphoma may experience severe, drenching night sweats.
- Weight loss: especially if it’s unintentional, meaning that the patient never did something to lose weight. In the criteria more than 10% of the total body weight over a period of 6 months or less can be a sign of T-cell lymphoma.
If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention. While these symptoms can be caused by many different conditions, they require evaluation by a healthcare professional. Early detection and treatment of T-cell lymphoma can significantly improve the prognosis and quality of life.
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T-cell lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects the T-cells, a type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the immune system. The signs and symptoms of T-cell lymphoma can vary widely depending on the specific type of T-cell lymphoma, the stage of the disease, and the individual patient's overall health. However, there are some common signs and symptoms that many people with T-cell lymphoma experience.
The Most Common Signs and Symptoms of T-cell lymphoma include:
- Enlarged lymph nodes: This is the first sign of T-cell lymphoma. The lymph nodes in the neck, armpit, or groin may become swollen and are sometimes painful.
- Fatigue: T-cell lymphoma can cause extreme tiredness that doesn't improve with rest.
- Skin rash or itching: Some types of T-cell lymphoma can cause skin symptoms, such as a rash or itching.
- Abdominal pain or swelling: If the lymphoma affects the organs in the gastrointestinal tract like stomach or intestines.
- Shortness of breath: If lymphoma affects the chest, like swollen lymph nodes, lymphoma cells infiltration of the lungs, can also cause cough.
What are B-Symptoms?
B-symptoms are characteristic in all lymphomas, they are part of the Ann Arbor lymphoma which includes both a number (I–IV) and a letter (A or B)."A" indicates no systemic symptoms, while "B" indicates symptom presence. To keep reading about lymphoma stages and classification, visit our comprehensive 101 page How is B-cell Lymphoma Staged and Classified?
B symptoms include:
- Fever: above 38 °C, if persistent, or not related to infection can be a sign of T-cell lymphoma.
- Night sweats: People with T-cell lymphoma may experience severe, drenching night sweats.
- Weight loss: especially if it’s unintentional, meaning that the patient never did something to lose weight. In the criteria more than 10% of the total body weight over a period of 6 months or less can be a sign of T-cell lymphoma.
If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention. While these symptoms can be caused by many different conditions, they require evaluation by a healthcare professional. Early detection and treatment of T-cell lymphoma can significantly improve the prognosis and quality of life.
If you want to know what has improved other blood cancer patients’ symptoms, visit HealthTree's Side Effect Solutions tool. Here you can search for the symptoms you are experiencing and read about what's worked (and hasn't worked) for other patients.
Create a free account to use this and more resources all in one place!
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