Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, is a type of cancer that origins in the white blood cells (or lymphocytes), which are part of the human body’s immune system. The cancer cells start growing and spreading quickly and in an uncontrolled way, affecting the person’s lymphatic system.
What are the symptoms?
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Enlarged lymph nodes
Swollen and tender lymph nodes
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Fever
High body temperature
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Fatigue
Extreme Exhaustion
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Weight Loss
Rapid weight loss
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Cough
Coughing, Difficulty breathing.
Follicular Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is the most common type of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma as it makes up around 20-30% of its occurrences. ...
Learn moreWhen we talk about "Lymphoma," we refer to the term used in medicine to define a group of cancer cells that develop in the lymphatic system. ...
Learn moreSome common signs and symptoms of the non-Hodgkin Lymphoma include, but are not limited to: enlarged lymph nodes, fever, extreme exhaustion, weight loss, and cough....
Learn moreIs there a test?
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Blood tests
Your doctor will draw and analyze blood
How to treat it
The main cause for most lymphomas is still unknown, but researchers have found out that the Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is linked to a series of risk factors. ...
Link MoreMost of the time, doctors use several different alternatives when it comes to treat a non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, and Immunotherapy....
Link MoreAccording to the American Cancer Society, patients with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma have a 70% possibility of 5-years survival rates. For the following 10-years survival rate, there is a 60% chance....
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