i am a 53 year old husband & proud father of twin boys & thought I was relatively fit & healthy. After a year of visiting dermatology due to chronic itching (without success) and being prescribed numerous creams, anti histamines& immunosuppressants, my last visit revealed several low lymphocytes blood tests, as well as raised lymph nodes in neck & armpits. I generally feel ok apart from the itching, tiredness (I put this down to broken sleep due to itching at night) & hot sweats but am still continuing to exercise and continue life normally.
I was sent to haematology who immediately stated that I had lymphoma but unsure which type. Had 3 underarm lymph biopsies this week & an appointment with haematologist to discuss results next week.
What can I expect next on this journey regarding scans, treatments,etc.
What should I tell work? I expect to be off but how for how long should I warn them I will be absent?

Any advice is much appreciated.