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Hiya, about a week and a half ago, i went to the hospital for an appointment about some symptoms possibly indicating lymphoma.

to keep a long story short, i am waiting to be scheduled an ultrasound, and i had a blood test, which was testing for pretty much everything, including full blood count, blood smear, kidney & liver function, and thyroid function (i think that’s what these tests are called, sorry if i’m wrong haha). 

i got the results of my blood tests a couple days ago, and everything is normal and as it should be. 

i feel a lot better, but since my maternal great grandma passed away from lymphoma, i won’t feel completely reassured until im told i definitely do not have lymphoma. 

i know it is highly unlikely, but my question is that is it possible to still be diagnosed with lymphoma considering the results of my blood tests. 

i would ask my doctor at the hospital, but i feel like i would look silly even asking it, but i’m a very anxious person. 

thank you for anyone who responds x

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  • Hello and thanks for posting,

    I am sorry to hear that you are having investigations and I can understand that it can all be quite unsettling. There are many different conditions that can occur other then cancer that may explain your recent symptoms so try not to overthink it for now.

    It is really only your own medical doctors who can give you an opinion about why you are having your symptoms and what your blood test results mean. 

    It does sound like you are having a range of tests to get to the bottom of it all.

    Having a parent, brother or sister diagnosed with lymphoma slightly increases your risk but this is not a major risk factor. The general risk of inheriting it is small and most people who get NHL don't have a relative who have had it. It was also your great grandma who developed it and not your siblings or parents.

    No question is silly and if it is preying on your mind then do ask them.

    If you would like to talk any of this through with one of the nurses on the helpline then you are welcome to give us a ring. Our helpline number is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and we are here Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

    All the best,

    Catherine

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  • Hello and thanks for posting,

    I am sorry to hear that you are having investigations and I can understand that it can all be quite unsettling. There are many different conditions that can occur other then cancer that may explain your recent symptoms so try not to overthink it for now.

    It is really only your own medical doctors who can give you an opinion about why you are having your symptoms and what your blood test results mean. 

    It does sound like you are having a range of tests to get to the bottom of it all.

    Having a parent, brother or sister diagnosed with lymphoma slightly increases your risk but this is not a major risk factor. The general risk of inheriting it is small and most people who get NHL don't have a relative who have had it. It was also your great grandma who developed it and not your siblings or parents.

    No question is silly and if it is preying on your mind then do ask them.

    If you would like to talk any of this through with one of the nurses on the helpline then you are welcome to give us a ring. Our helpline number is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and we are here Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

    All the best,

    Catherine

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