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Follicular lymphoma: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Seek emergency help for:

    • Severe difficulty breathing or sudden chest pain
    • Rapid swelling of the face or neck
    • New leg weakness, numbness, or difficulty walking
    • New loss of bladder or bowel control
    • Heavy bleeding, fainting, or severe confusion

    These symptoms can indicate pressure on an airway or spinal cord, serious infection, or another condition needing immediate care.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    If you have follicular lymphoma, contact your lymphoma team promptly about changes between visits.

    A rapidly growing node, new pain in a node, or new B symptoms may need earlier testing.

    Contact your treatment service urgently for fever, shaking chills, a worsening cough, painful urination, or feeling suddenly unwell.

    Do not wait for your next routine appointment.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Arrange a routine medical appointment for a painless lump that persists or enlarges.

    Also seek assessment for unexplained weight loss, repeated night sweats, persistent fever, unusual tiredness, or frequent infections.

The article also says

During treatment, follow the instructions you have been given about fever and infection.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Follicular lymphoma. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.