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itching only sign of lymphoma? worried...please help



      
Asked by jeff999 (Male; 26; mono 2006; Relevant drugs:none ) on Mon 05, May 2008 10:11am :

Hello Doctor. I am trying to stay positive about the itching but it has been going on so long and no one has been able to figure it out. So then I think about terrible things such as lymphoma, etc. So basically, are you are telling me that itching as a result of lymphoma should be accompanied by other systemic symptoms? In other words, itching for almost two years without the manifistation of other symptoms goes against the presence of lymphoma? Thanks
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Answer by Dr Heinrik M, MD (oncologist) on Mon 05, May 2008 06:44pm:

Hello again, That is correct. It is unlikely that there is no accompanying rash or skin change to consider a skin lymphoma. I think the problem may have more to do with your immune system, with allergies or irritant skin effects. A thorough discussion with a doctor may be able to isolate some substances that may be suspect. Working this up may involve multiple tests against known substances that produce reactions. Best of luck to you.

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