General Warning Signs

· Chills

· Swelling of the lymph nodes (with or without pain), particularly in the neck, underarms, stomach or groin

· Fever

· Night sweats

· Unexplained weight loss

· Fatigue

· Itchiness

· Shortness of Breath

· Trouble breathing

· Wheezing

· High-pitched breathing sounds

· Swelling of head or neck

· Superior Vena Cava Obstruction (SVOC).

· This is a swelling of the tissues of the neck, arms, and face due to swollen lymph nodes pressing on the veins in the chest.

 

Note: Keep in mind that only about 30% of people diagnosed with

Mediastinal Lymphoma present

systemic symptoms.

Burning Flower Foundation

Julia Marie Briggs and Mediastinal Lymphoma