How do doctors diagnose Hodgkin lymphoma? Hodgkin Lymphoma is basically a type of blood cancer that begins in the lymphatic system that supports the immune system get rid of waste and helps to fight infections. This disease is also referred with various names such as HD, Hodgkin disease and Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The patients can consult the doctors when they see some of the symptoms and the best place to get assistance for this disease, you can contact the best doctors at the Paras Cancer Centre.…
Hodgkin Lymphoma Lymphoma refers to a cancer found within the lymphatic system and there are two main types: Hodgkin and Non Hodgkin lymphoma. Hodgkin lymphomas contain cells called Reed Sternberg cells while Non Hodgkin lymphomas do not contain Reed Sternberg cells. However, most lymphomas are non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Hodgkin lymphoma can start anywhere but it most noticed within the lymph nodes in the neck. If you are worries about an unexperienced lump anywhere in your body, you are most likely to…
Lymphoma is a type of cancer made up of t-cell and b-cell lymphocytes, which are part of the immune system. The lymphocytes are what is accounted for when it comes to malignancies in the head and neck. The two major diagnoses would be Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Since this is such a broad category, and not a single disorder, this type of lymphoma can present itself in different ways. This is why it's essential to learn about the symptoms and signs of lymphoma as it can come on…
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Jessica Fujita Southeastern Institute Mrs. Malmsten Author Note Jessica Fujita, Medical Assisting, Southeastern Institute of Nashville TN. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Jessica Fujita, Medical Assisting, Southeastern Institute, Nashville Campus, Nashville TN, (615)889-9388. E-mail: rayven202000@yahoo.com Abstract Lymphoma makes up 5% of all cancer cases in the country, with…
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Introduction According to the American Cancer Society website, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (also known as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin’s disease, NHL, or sometimes just lymphoma) is a cancer that starts in the cells of the lymph system, which is part of the body’s immune system.1 It is a type of cancer of the blood that affects the white blood cells, which are usually involved in protecting against infections. NHL is not a single disease, but rather a group of at least 31…
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins within immune system cells called lymphocytes. Similar to other cancers, lymphoma occurs when lymphocytes are uncontrollably growing and multiplying. These lymphocytes are white blood cells that move throughout the body with the help of a fluid called lymph. There they are transported by a network of different vessels that make up the lymphatic system, which is a part of the immune system. The main job of the lymphatic…
Lymphoma: The curable one Dr Indu Bansal “I’m a survivor, conquerer, thriver, daughter, sister, friend, advocate and much more, but I am not a victim. I choose to live my life with a positive attitude no matter the naysayers. I am not just defined by my cancer experience. I am defined by the rest of life and how I live it.” Ann, founder of Lymphoma club These opening lines sum it all. So let’s understand about lymphomas. Lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins…
LYMPHOMA Lymphoma is a type of cancer that develops from lymphatic cells. The two main categories of Lymphoma are Hodgkin lymphomas (HL) and the non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL). There are several signs and symptoms, some are extreme and so are just the simple symptoms. Non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin lymphoma each affect a different kind of lymphocyte. In lymphoma, a white blood cell starts multiplying and spreading abnormally. The body has two main types of lymphocytes that can develop into lymphomas: B-lymphocytes…
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Joy W. Harrison COM/172 January 26, 2015 Jennifer Kubach One deadly form of cancer is Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Accounting for about 4 percent of all cancers, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is the most common cancer in the United States. (What is Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, 2015) It is surprising when people are asked if they know what Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is, or have they ever heard of this form of cancer, the response is close to a blank stare. But when asked…
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system in which cells begin to grow abnormally. It is caused by a mutation in the DNA of white blood cells. It begins in lymph nodes and slowly spreads throughout the body. The lymphatic vessels allow Hodgkin’s Lymphoma to spread to areas such as the liver, lungs, spleen, and bone marrow. If the cancer spreads to the blood, it can reach almost any part of the body. The tissues affected by Hodgkin’s Lymphoma are lymphoid tissues which have major sites…