World Lymphoma Awareness Day, 15th September - Theme, History & Importance

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World Lymphoma Awareness Day is an annual event organised every year on 15th September to create awareness about the cancer of the lymphatic system and educate people about the functionality of lymphatic systems, which consists of lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland and bone marrow.


Lymphoma Awareness Day was started to spread and create public interest and awareness to understand Lymphoma and its types in terms of symptoms and diagnosis so that early detection could help patients consult the specialists to manage it. It is essential to understand the lymphatic systems as it defines our body's defence mechanism. Once the functionality of the lymphatic system is compromised, it's likely to get affected by various infectious diseases and other disorders, which can lead to severe ailments.


Lymphoma is a common blood cancer that happens due to the malfunctioning (genetic mutation) of white blood cells called lymphocytes, causing rapid and uncontrolled growth of cells in the lymphatic system. This accumulation of lymphocytes adversely impacts the lymph nodes.


There are two main types of Lymphoma: Hodgkin's Lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma is the most common Lymphoma prevailing in India, with age-adjusted incidence rates for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in men and women are 2.9/100,000 and 1.5/100,000, respectively.

World Lymphoma Awareness Day theme 2024 | Theme of World Lymphoma Awareness Day 2024 | Visual depicting the theme of World Lymphoma Awareness Day 2024

World Lymphoma Awareness Day theme 2024

This year, 2024, the World Lymphoma Awareness Day theme is “It’s time for some Honest Talk about how we’re feeling”. The theme focuses on the emotional effects of living with lymphoma. Honest conversations between people with lymphoma and their healthcare team can help address emotional concerns and connect patients to specialists and resources. Speaking honestly with family and friends can help them understand your feelings and foster better, more supportive relationships.


Year by year, the past themes for World Lymphoma Awareness Day are:



  • World Lymphoma Awareness Day 2023 Theme - We Can't Wait to Focus on Our Feelings.
  • World Lymphoma Awareness Day 2022 Theme - We Can't-Wait - There is an urgent need to improve the ways lymphomas are diagnosed, treated and tracked!
  • World Lymphoma Awareness Day 2021 Theme - We Can't Wait. (couldn’t get the rest)
  • World Lymphoma Awareness Day 2011 Theme - Know your Nodes

History of World Lymphoma Awareness Day 

World Lymphoma Awareness Day initiatives were first taken and organised by Lymphoma Coalition, a non-profit organisation, in 2004, and later gained immense popularity throughout the globe.


Lymphoma Coalition is a network of lymphoma patient groups from 52 countries, supporting doctors, nurses, patient support groups, patients, and their families by creating awareness and educating them about the crucial knowledge on lymphoma symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and how to tackle it and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Symptoms of Lymphoma

Lymphomas have very generalised signs and symptoms that can also be symptoms of other diseases like influenza or other viral infections. It's not necessary that all these symptoms could become a reason for lymphoma. Nevertheless, the sooner the diagnosis, the higher the chances of receiving appropriate treatment.


Some of the common symptoms are:

  • Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit, neck, or groin that are painless.
  • Fatigue.
  • Night sweats.
  • Recurrent fever.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Tonsil hypertrophy.
  • Bone pain.
  • Headache.
  • Unexplained weight loss.
  • Persistent itching for no reason.
  • Chest pain, cough, or breathlessness.


Lymphoma is a severe blood cancer with increasing incidence every year due to the lack of awareness about the lymphatic systems, limited research data and less involvement of organisations on global platforms.


There are nearly 10 lakh people with lymphoma in the world, and almost 1000 people are diagnosed with lymphoma every day, so it is essential to educate people about the lymphatic system, signs, and symptoms of this disease to curb the increasing trend of lymphoma.


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