Lymphoma

Non Hodgkin Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes, which are part of the body’s immune system. It is most often affects adults, but children can get it too.
A cure is most likely in cases that are at an early stage. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is usually treated with chemotherapy or radiotherapy, although some people may not need treatment straight away. In a few cases, if the initial cancer is very small and can be removed during a biopsy, no further treatment may be needed.
Symptoms

Enlarged or swollen lymph nodes

  • Inguinal

  • Under the armpits

  • Painless

  • Above collar bones

  • Beneath jaw or at neck

common

Poor appetite

common

Fatigue

common

Feeling full quickly

common

Feel like vomiting

or Throwing up

common

Excessive sweating

common

Cough with mucus or without mucus

  • Dry

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more, An irritating cough that doesn't go away

or Chest discomfort

  • Center of the chest

  • Chronic

or Difficulty breathing

common

Fever

  • Less than 38°C (100.4°F), Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F)

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more

  • With chills

common

Weight loss

common

Headache

common

Abdominal pain

  • In the upper left region, Located in middle upper region, In the upper right region

  • Chronic or persistent pain

common

Confusion

A sudden and temporary alteration of muscle tone, movements or behavior

  • Lasting 15 minutes or more, Lasting less than 15 minutes

  • More than a single episode in a 24 hours, Single episode in 24 hours

  • Generalized, Focal

Itchy skin

Bleeding easily or difficulty controlling bleeding

or Unexplained skin injury

Abdominal mass

  • Located in middle upper region, Right upper quadrant, Left upper region, Center of abdomen

Risk factors

Family history of lymphoma

Falling sick easily

Exposure to toxic chemicals

or Radiation therapy

Treatment
Treatment for NHL depends on which type it is, so it’s important for doctors to find out the exact type of lymphoma you have. The type of lymphoma depends on what type of lymphocyte is affected (B cells or T cells), how mature the cells are when they become cancerous, and other factors.
Recommended specialist

If you have Lymphoma, then a visit to a hematologist is recommended.

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