If non-Hodgkin lymphoma spreads to the bone marrow, it can reduce blood-cell production and lower platelet count, leading to easy bruising and bleeding.
Notes on verification
Well-established medical mechanism confirmed by multiple independent, reputable oncology and hematology sources (City of Hope, Cancer Research UK, MSD Manual, Lymphoma Action).
Sources
- Random Bruising: 13 Possible Causes Excluding Obvious Injury (healthline.com)
- https://www.cityofhope.org/clinical-program/non-hodgkin-lymphoma/symptoms (cityofhope.org)
- https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/non-hodgkin-lymphoma/symptoms (cancerresearchuk.org)
- https://www.msdmanuals.com/home/blood-disorders/lymphomas/non-hodgkin-lymphomas (msdmanuals.com)
- https://lymphoma-action.org.uk/information-and-support/side-effects-lymphoma-and-treatment/thrombocytopenia-low-platelets (lymphoma-action.org.uk)