Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Emergency help is also appropriate for trouble breathing, facial or throat swelling, fainting, confusion, or other signs of a severe allergic reaction.
And for anyone, someone who:
is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
If you have CTCL, contact your care team promptly for:
New or rapidly growing skin tumors
Increasing redness, pain, swelling, or drainage
New enlarged lymph nodes
Unexplained fever, night sweats, or weight loss
Treatment side effects that are difficult to manage
Seek urgent medical help for fever with rapidly worsening red, painful, or blistered skin, particularly during treatment.
This can indicate a serious infection or treatment reaction.
And for anyone, someone who:
has a wound that is hot, spreading red, or leaking pus
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Arrange a routine medical assessment for a persistent unexplained rash, especially if it is spreading, changing, or not improving with treatment.
Also seek advice for a new skin lump, an open sore that does not heal, or ongoing severe itching.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Cutaneous t-cell lymphomas. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.