10 facts about lymphoma on World Lymphoma Awareness Day
Published on: 15 September 2019World Lymphoma Awareness Day takes place on 15 September every year to raise awareness of lymphoma - the most common blood cancer.
This year the campaign is encouraging people around the globe to share key facts about lymphoma - not only so more people are aware of the disease, but because research shows that people affected feel more confident when they are more informed.
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Lymphoma is cancer of the lymphocytes (white blood cells).
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Over 580,000 people are diagnosed with lymphoma each year worldwide.
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Symptoms of lymphoma can be: unexplained weight loss, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, itching, night sweats and unexplained fever.
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The most common lymphoma symptom is painless swelling in the lymph nodes.
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Lymphoma symptoms can be overlooked because they can be similar to less serious illnesses, such as the flu.
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Symptoms do not determine the lymphoma subtype. Subtype is determined through testing with a specialist.
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There are no screening tests for lymphoma.
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Fatigue is the most common physical condition of lymphoma, regardless of subtype.
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People experience fatigue before diagnosis, during treatment and after treatment is completed.
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Over half of all patients report feeling confident when they are more informed about their disease.
If you'd like to get involved you can share a fact on social media with the hashtag #WLAD2019 or you can add a fact or message online - which will then appear on the Confidence Tree to build awareness and confidence for people living with lymphoma.
15 September 2019
