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LYMPHOMA  – THE STATS & FACTS

Lymphoma statistics in Australia

  • It is estimated that nearly 7,500 Australians will be diagnosed Lymphoma in 2023, which equates to 20 people per day.
  • The 3rd most common cancer in young people aged 15-29 years in Australia
  • It is the 3rd most common cancer in children (aged 0-14 years)
  • Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system and is the number one blood cancer in Australia
  • There are more than 80 subtypes of lymphoma and many are incurable
  • The cause of lymphoma is unknown
  • Lymphoma doesn’t discriminate — anyone can get it
  • In Australia, a person is diagnosed with Lymphoma every two hours.
  • A life is lost to Lymphoma every six hours in Australia; that’s four people a day losing their battle
  • 80% of Australians do not know the signs or symptoms of Lymphoma
  • Lymphoma doesn’t discriminate — anyone can get it
  • More Australians lose their lives to Lymphoma than skin cancer
  • We do not know the cause of Lymphoma
  • We do not have any prevention strategies
  • It is increasing in incidence and we don’t know why.

 

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SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Common symptoms include:

  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Fatigue – overwhelming exhaustion
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Drenching night sweats
  • Unexplained persistent fevers
  • Difficulty getting over infections
  • Rash or itchy skin
  • A persistent cough or shortness of breath.

 

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