So when I got sick, I went in with a bad headache and came out with Leukemia.
So why is that?
Because it's not like you can take your own blood tests. Leukemia, Lymphoma and other blood cancers are often misdiagnosed as other things because their symptoms can be misleading.
Lymphoma occurs inoccuously, often so harmlessly that it takes some time before you may realize that there is anything seriously wrong. Here is a list of the common symptoms of lymphoma. But you must remember that most of these symptoms are common with many harmless conditions. You should not panic if you have any of these symptoms. Consult your doctor, and he will be able to address most of your fears and doubts.
1. Painless lumps in your neck, armpits or groin
2. Weight loss
3. Fever
4. Excessive sweating at night
5. Itchiness all over your body
6. Loss of appetite
7. A feeling of weakness
8. Breathlessness along with swelling of the face and neck
Please check out that site if you want a more detailed explanation of those symptoms.
I can do this. Although I'm kind of sucking at writing a press release.
Your assignment today is to check your nodes.
You do not suck. This was great.
Posted by: Claire at September 20, 2007 10:14 PM