How will I know I have non-Hodgkin lymphoma?

You won’t know if you have non-Hodgkin lymphoma until your doctor has yarned with you, complete a physical examination, and done some tests. 

The tests might include:

• blood tests
• a biopsy, when a small bit of lymph node is removed through a needle, and this is looked under a microscope
• imaging tests like an ultrasound, a CT scan or MRI scan to see what your insides look like. 

Having these tests does not mean you have cancer, but it is important to check. 

If you have any of these problems, or are worried about something else, yarn with your doctor, nurse or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health worker.