Lymphoma is cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of the body''s germ-fighting network.
The lymphatic system includes the lymph nodes (lymph nodes), spleen, thymus, and bone marrow. Lymphoma may affect all of these parts as well as other organs throughout the body.
There are many types of lymphoma. The main subtypes include
Hodgkin''s lymphoma (formerly known as Hodgkin''s disease)
Non-Hodgkin''s lymphoma
Choosing the most appropriate treatment for your lymphoma depends on the type and severity of your lymphoma. Treatment for lymphoma may include chemotherapy, immunotherapy drugs, radiation therapy, a bone marrow transplant, or a combination of these.
Species
Non-Hodgkin''s lymphoma
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Cutaneous B-cell lymphoma
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Hodgkin''s lymphoma (Hodgkin''s disease)
The presence of macroglobulin in the blood attributed to Waldenström
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of lymphoma may include
Painless swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin area
Constant fatigue
fever
night sweats
shortness of breath
unexplained weight loss
itchy skin
When do you visit the doctor?
Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any persistent signs or symptoms that worry you.
the reasons
Doctors aren''t sure what causes lymphoma. But it begins when a disease-fighting white blood cell called a lymphocyte develops a genetic mutation. The mutation forces the cell to reproduce rapidly Which leads to the continued proliferation of many lymphocytes infected with the disease.
The mutation also allows cells to survive when other normal cells would die. This causes too many diseased and inactive lymphocytes to develop in the lymph nodes, and causes the lymph nodes, spleen and liver to enlarge.
risk factors
Factors that may increase the risk of lymphoma include
your age Certain types of lymphoma are more common in young adults, while others are diagnosed in people over 55.
Being male. Men are more likely to develop lymphoma than females.
Weakened immune system. Lymphoma is most common in people who have compromised immune systems or who take medications that suppress the immune system.
Infection with some types of infections. Some infections are associated with an increased risk of lymphoma, including Epstein-Barr virus and H. pylori infection.
