The lump appeared following a tooth infection in 10/2024, triggering an unusual reaction in Haxton's lymph nodes. Initially, both his dentist and general practitioner treated him with multiple courses of antibiotics, even after the infection cleared.
"I was treated with antibiotics, and the infection went away, but the small lump remained. It was almost unnoticeable, and I carried on as normal but always felt something wasn't right," Haxton told the Record.
When the lump didn't subside after the third round of antibiotics, his doctor became concerned and referred Haxton to an ear, nose, and throat specialist for a biopsy. After a five-week wait, Haxton received the diagnosis: stage 3 nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL).
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Jamie Haxton is living with a rare form of lymphoma. Photo: UGC |
Jamie Haxton is living with a rare form of lymphoma. Photo: UGC
NLPHL is a rare type of lymphoma that develops from B lymphocytes. It is a subtype of Hodgkin lymphoma but has distinct characteristics and often a better prognosis than the classical form.
Symptoms typically include a painless lump in the lymph nodes, most commonly in the neck, armpit, or groin. Systemic symptoms such as fever, night sweats, and unexplained weight loss can also occur.
Currently, Haxton is living with the disease without needing active treatment. He is closely monitored through regular blood tests and scans to track its progression.
"If it wasn't for that tooth infection, I would never have known I had cancer. Luckily, it was caught early. If it had been left any longer, I could have been in big trouble," Haxton said.
Hoang Dung (According to Daily Record)
