Cancer of the lymphatic system can be primary and secondary. Lymphoma is a form of cancer that affects the immune system especially the white blood cells. It is generally considered as either Hodgkin’s lymphoma or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Hodgkin’s lymphoma is charactherised by a particular cell called Reed-Sternberg cell which can be seen under the microscope. It is mainly associated with a past infection know as Epstein-Barr Virus and generally does not cause pain. In Hodgkin’s lymphoma, cells grow abnormally and spread beyond the lymphatic system. As it persists, it unables the body’s ability to fight against
