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      Lymphoma: Important Facts

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      Lymphoma: Important Facts
      Medical Blog Post

      Lymphoma, as the name suggests is the cancer of the lymphatic system, which
      includes the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland, bone marrow, tonsils and
      mucous membranes. The Lymphatic system is a part of the immune system,
      responsible for the production of immune cells, removal of excess fluids from
      the body and removing cellular waste.

      While there are multiple types of Lymphomas, the most common types are:
      Hodgkin’s lymphoma (formerly called Hodgkin’s disease)
      Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

      Symptoms

      The most common symptoms of the cancer are similar to those experienced by
      individuals with viral infections, however, lasting considerably longer. Other
      symptoms include:

      • Swelling of the lymph nodes
      • Shortness of breath
      • Persistent Fever
      • Night sweats
      • Fatigue
      • Weight loss
      • Itching
      • Abdominal pain/ swelling

      Causes and Risk factors

      Lymphoma is caused by lymphocyte, a white blood cell type, when it develops
      a genetic mutation. Some risk factors associated with the disease are:

      • Advancing age
      • Gender as men are more likely to develop it
      • Obesity
      • Exposure to certain chemicals
      • Immunodeficiency or auto-immune diseases

      Diagnosis

      While there are no specific diagnostic tests for Lymphoma, a lymph tissue
      biopsy may help determine the cancer and its type. Spinal taps may also be
      required. Other imaging tests for it may include:

      • CT scan
      • MRI scan
      • PET scan
      • X-ray imaging
      • Ultrasound

      Treatment

      The treatment of cancer would depend on the type and advancement of the
      cancer. A combination of the following would be decided by your oncologist:

      • Chemotherapy
      • Radiation Therapy
      • Radioimmunotherapy
      • Surgery
      • Stem cell transplantation

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