The most common form of T-cell skin lymphoma—accounting for almost half of all skin lymphoma cases—is mycosis fungoides MF. When a rash caused by skin lymphoma also referred to as cutaneous lymphoma is in its early stages, it often presents as small patches of dry, red skin on the torso, buttocks or another area of the body. At this stage, the rash often resembles dermatitis, eczema or psoriasis.
Certain areas of skin may also thicken, harden and form plaques that itch and ulcerate. Typically, these plaques develop on the face or buttocks or within skin folds. As a skin lymphoma rash progresses, papules small bumps may start to appear.
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From this they would hopefully strange scans if something doesn't look right in the blood test results. Failing that, I would ask your gp for an urgent referral to heomotology. This is what I did and I was seen my the heomotologist within a couple of weeks. Sorry to hear you are going through this. Hi Scones, I was wondering how your treatment for lymphoma is doing? I have red patches all over my skin and have done for around 3 years and now this has progressed to a swollen lymph node and itchy scalp.
Hi, all my appointments have been cancelled because of Covid, I'm still on watch and wait but more wait than watch. I've not had any B symptoms this time which is good. I have an appointment in October but waiting for that to be cancelled.
It will have been nearly a year since I've seen my haematologist so I'm a tad concerned. I hope eventually I get a Ct scan as you can't always feel the lymph nodes as mine were at side of my lungs and kidneys. I still have the small lump in my neck but I don't think it has got bigger.
It does concern me as I've lost a friend during Covid who had an agressive form of lymphoma and I just keep thinking he might still be here if it wasn't for this pandemic. Wish you all the best with your tests. Take care x. Scones, thank you for the reply. I hope you find out sooner than later. Do you mind me asking how old you are as I am 23 and am concerned about my age? Skip to main content. Post to forum. Search Search forum. Do you have a cancer chat password? Yes, I have a password.
Remember me. Sign in. I would be happy to receive news and updates from Cancer Chat. Create new account. Leave this field blank. Already a member? Sign in now. Not a member yet? Register now. Search for discussions or people. I hope you are both well, Thanks for reading x. I know there's no ideal time to get ill but I've recently got divorced and children are only 1 and 4 so the last few months have been stressful enough :' I keep hoping this lump will just disappear but don't think it's going to..
My advice would be to ask for a blood test as it can detect your white blood crlk count and inflammation markers both of mine were very high. So I am fairly certain I have the same thing tests are currently being done now. Thank you and will update when I have results back. Show per page: Melanoma Returned. First oncology appointment on the phone. Melanoma 0. Weight loss is more common with lymphomas that grow very quickly and put a sudden demand on your body. As with many other symptoms, weight loss can happen for a lot of other reasons, such as stress, depression, diseases of the digestive tract, or overactive thyroid.
Lymphoma is just one of the possible causes of unexplained weight loss. If you have night sweats, it does not necessarily mean you have lymphoma.
Night sweats can also be caused by other conditions, such as a viral infection, anxiety, menopause or some medicines. Night sweats may also be a response to some of the chemicals produced by the lymphoma cells. Lymphoma can cause night sweats that are severe enough to make your nightclothes and bed linen soaking wet. They can happen with any type of lymphoma. Although they are usually called night sweats, they can also sometimes happen during the day.
There are things you can do that might help you to cope with night sweats , but do also speak to your medical team for advice. Contact your doctor if you have night sweats that regularly wake you up or if you also have other symptoms, such as fever or unexplained weight loss.
It is not usually serious. Although itching is common in people with lymphoma, having itchy skin does not necessarily mean you have lymphoma. Itching affects around 1 in 3 people with Hodgkin lymphoma and 1 in 10 people with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It can affect:. Itching in lymphoma is thought to be due to chemicals released by your immune system, as part of its reaction against the lymphoma cells.
These chemicals irritate the nerves in your skin and make it itch. Itching due to lymphoma can be severe. It may also cause a burning sensation.
It is not usually associated with an obvious rash unless you have skin lymphoma. Itching can be very difficult to tolerate, especially in hot weather. It is usually worse at night in bed. If you have a diagnosis of lymphoma and you are struggling to cope with itching, there are some things you could try that might help.
Also speak to your medical team for advice. Contact your GP if you have itching that affects your whole body or lasts for more than 2 weeks. Fever is a rise in your body temperature above the normal level. It is almost always caused by an infection , but there are a few other much less common causes, including lymphoma.
Lymphoma causes fevers because the lymphoma cells produce chemicals that raise your body temperature. They usually come and go. Contact your doctor if you have a fever without an obvious infection that lasts for 2 weeks or more. Normally, white blood cells fight infections.
This can make you pick up infections more easily. The infections could be more severe or last for longer than they would normally. Infections often cause a high temperature and make you feel hot and shivery. Other symptoms depend on where in your body you have the infection — for example, you might have an earache, a cough, a sore throat, pain when you have a wee, or sickness and diarrhoea.
Any type of lymphoma can cause swollen lymph nodes in the chest but they are especially common in Hodgkin lymphoma and some types of high-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma where the cells appear to be dividing quickly. Around 1 in 2 people with Hodgkin lymphoma have swollen lymph nodes in their chest. Swollen lymph nodes in the chest can press on your airways, lungs, or blood vessels.
They can also make fluid collect around your lungs. This can cause:. It is important to remember that all these symptoms can happen with many other illnesses, especially lung diseases. Lymphoma can develop in lymph nodes in the abdomen tummy or lymphatic tissue in your liver or spleen. The gut is the most common place for extranodal lymphoma to develop. See your GP if you have blood in your poo, diarrhoea for more than 7 days, green or yellow vomit, vomiting lasting more than 2 days, or if you are dehydrated and you are unable to keep liquids down.
Swollen lymph nodes themselves are not usually painful but lymphoma can press on the tissues around the nodes and cause pain.
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