Signs and Symptoms of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
A swollen lymph node in the neck
You may or may not have signs and symptoms of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). If you do, they may appear suddenly. Or they may show up over time. Possible non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma signs and symptoms include:
- Swelling in lymph nodes, often in the neck, armpit, or groin. This swelling can be painless
- Fever, night sweats, and weight loss. Oncologists refer to these general symptoms as “B symptoms” because they are not related to the location of the cancer
- Feeling very tired and weak
Signs and symptoms may result from many different illnesses. So medical tests are needed to diagnose and determine the type and stage of NHL. On the next page, you’ll learn about the different tests used to diagnose non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
This information does not take the place of talking with your doctor. Discuss with your doctor any questions you have about your medical condition or your treatment.
INDICATIONS and IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
RITUXAN® is indicated for the treatment of patients with:
- Relapsed or refractory, low-grade or follicular, CD20-positive, B-cell NHL as a single agent
- Previously untreated follicular, CD20-positive, B-cell NHL in combination with CVP chemotherapy
- Non-progressing (including stable disease), low-grade, CD20-positive, B-cell NHL, as a single agent, after first-line CVP chemotherapy
- Previously untreated diffuse large B-cell, CD20-positive NHL in combination with CHOP or other anthracycline-based chemotherapy regimens
Important Safety Information
RITUXAN® can cause serious side effects, some of which can be life-threatening, including: progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), infusion reactions, tumor lysis syndrome (TLS), and severe skin reactions. Other serious and life-threatening side effects with RITUXAN include: hepatitis B virus reactivation, heart problems, infections, and stomach and bowel problems. Common side effects during RITUXAN infusions include: fever, headache, chills and shakes, nausea, itching, hives, cough, sneezing, and throat irritation or tightness.
Tell your doctor about any side effects that bother you or that do not go away. These are not all of the possible side effects with RITUXAN. Ask your doctor for more information.
Please read the Medication Guide in HTML or PDF versions and the full prescribing information for more information.
