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Respiratory symptoms - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance

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Respiratory symptoms

Symptom and Specific Features

Possible Cancer

Recommendation

Shortness of breath with lymphadenopathy in children and young people

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or Hodgkin's lymphoma

Consider a very urgent referral (for an appointment within 48 hours) for specialist assessment. When considering referral, take into account any associated symptoms

 

Symptom and Specific Features

Possible Cancer

Recommendation

Shortness of breath with splenomegaly (unexplained) in children and young people

Non Hodgkin's lymphoma

Consider a very urgent referral (for an appointment within 48 hours) for specialist assessment. When considering referral, take into account any associated symptoms

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