10 Common Cancers and Their Warning Signs

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Estimated new U.S. cases in 2018: 74,680

Signs include:

• Enlarged lymph nodes, which can feel like lumps under the skin
• Losing weight without trying
• Feeling weak or tired all the time
• Chills, fever, or night sweats
• A swollen abdomen
• Feeling full after only eating a little
• Shortness of breath or a cough that doesn’t go away
• Pain or pressure in your chest
• A severe infection or regular infections
• Bruising or bleeding regularly

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is one of the more common forms of childhood cancer, but it affects adults, too. It can be in different areas of the body, which means the symptoms of the disease can vary. For example, lymphoma in your abdomen can cause pain and swelling in your gut, while skin lymphoma can lead to itchy lumps on the skin. Some of the signs of lymphoma are also common signs of infections that aren’t linked to cancer.