For years, doctors have been looking for signs of cancer of the lymphatic system, lymphoma, just by checking for swellings under the skin.
Dr Andrew Odhiambo, a consultant oncologist says the disease mimics many common illnesses such as pneumonia or tuberculosis (TB). There is, therefore, a risk of missing it in its early stages if patients, caregivers, and clinicians are not aware of the ‘unique' symptoms.
