Lymphoma

Cancer Care Alberta

Lymphoma is the fifth most common cancer in Canada. Early diagnosis can allow for cure, but in 2016-17 at least 30% of new lymphoma patients were diagnosed only after admission to hospital – 80% of those being urgent admissions. The Lymphoma Diagnosis Program has since been created to minimize diagnostic and treatment delay for patients with suspicious lymphadenopathy.

Two intake points have been identified. These criteria are high specificity based on clinical consensus and available evidence:

• Symptomatic presentations in primary care or emergency department
• Suspicious findings on incidental imaging (Ultrasound and CT)

The following resources are available to help you navigate potential concerns around cancer suspicion, diagnosis, referral pathways and other important information.

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