A Short Note On Lymphoma And Non Hodgkin Lymphoma

Lymphoma is the name given to a cancer that infects the lymphatic system. In a case of lymphoma the lymphatic system has cells that multiply and cannot be stopped. There are two main types of lymphoma, Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is called

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 closely related cancers that affect the lymphatic system.2 Although the different types of NHL have some things in common, particularly their lymphatic origin, they differ in their appearance under the microscope, their molecular features, their

Thesis Statement: Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, although rare, can be fatal and it is important to be informed on the cause, symptoms, and treatments to further your awareness and provide a better understanding on the dynamics of this disease.

Scientists have found a number of risk factors that may influence the probability of someone getting Hodgkin’s disease, but it is still not clear how these factors increase the risk (4). For example, some researchers think that infections with the Epstein-Barr virus may sometimes cause damage to the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in the B lymphocytes, which leads to the creation of Reed-Sternberg cells (4). DNA is the set of instructions sent to the genes that dictates cell functions. Some genes are responsible for controlling when cells grow, divide, and die (4). Genes that assist the cells ability to grow, divide, and stay alive are known as oncogenes (4). Genes that slow down cell division or cause cells to die at the proper

An event that marked my transition to adulthood would probably be when my cousin died a couple months ago she was 17 and she had no Hodgkin's lymphoma. A type of cancer that is somewhat like leukemia. NonHodgkin's Lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system. In NonHodgkin’s lymphoma, tumors develop from white blood cells. Your body's lymphatic system is part of your immune system, which protects you against infection and disease. When she died it affected me greatly and I didn't understand why at first because I didn't really know her. I didn't even know her favorite color, she was my cousin I didn’t even get time to ask her what her favorite color was. She was the same age as me when she died, and that is when I begin

Lymphomas are considered malignant nodes. Studies have shown there are two different types of lymphomas; Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Both lymphomas are one in the same; the only difference being Non-Hodgkin’s disease first manifestation begins with a large, painless node. Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is categorized by malignant cells found in the lymph nodes. The first common sign is normally a localized lymph node found in the neck region (VanMeter& Huebert, 2014). Later, as the disease progresses it attacks the other nodes and organs via the lymphatic system. The manifestations that are accompanied by Hodgkin’s lymphoma are semi-large painless, but nontender node. Other, later signs and symptoms include frequent infections, due

Cancers arising from the lymph nodes or other sites of lymphoid tissue are broadly termed lymphomas. This group of diseases is divided into Hodgkin’s disease and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In both conditions, there is a replacement of normal lymphatic tissue by collections of abnormal lymphoma cells.

Webster’s Dictionary defines Hodgkin’s disease as “a neoplastic disease that is characterized by progressive enlargement of lymph nodes, spleen, and liver and by progressive anemia” (“Hodgkin’s Disease”, n.d.). This form of cancer is relatively rare affecting only about 9,000 of the 80,000 diagnosed forms of lymphoma in the United States each year (“About Hodgkin’s Lymphoma”, n.d.). Until recently, Hodgkin’s was difficult to treat but with the advancement of technology and medicine, patients with this disease have a very high rate of survival and even remission. Early signs usually begin with painless, swollen lymph nodes in the axillary, cervical, or inguinal regions. Other symptoms may include pruritus, cachexia, anorexia, nocturnal hyperhidrosis,

The study is a multi-center, randomized, open-label to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Rituximab in patients with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL). The study will be lead up to 25 sites in the USA, France, Canada and India. The study will enroll up to 1500 patients. The study population will include a patient >18 years of age (both male and female); with recurrence or refractory low-grade or follicular, CD20 positive, B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

There are approximately 62,000 people around the world that are diagnosed with lymphoma every year. That means about 169 people are diagnosed with lymphoma every day, and some of us aren’t even aware of what lymphoma is. Lymphoma is a blood cancer that takes place when lymphocytes start to behave abnormal. Once the cells become abnormal they stop protecting the body from infections or diseases which cause them to grow without control and form tumors. There are two main types of lymphomas, there is Hodgkin Lymphoma which involves Reed Sternberg cells, giant cells, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, which would be all the ones that don’t involve Reed Sternberg cells.

Leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma are all types of blood cancer affecting the white blood cells, namely lymphoid or myeloid white blood cells or the plasma cells. In one research conducted in the Nurses’ Health Study, NHS, and Health Professionals Follow-Up Study HPFS, over a 22 years period, they found association between consuming aspartame and increased risk of the blood cancer. A large sample consisting of 77,218 women aged between 30-55 years old and 47,810 men within an age group of 40-75 years was taken. The average consumption of aspartame was calculated to be 114mg in HPFS and 102 mg in NHS. The results of the study prevailed a positive correlation between consuming diet soda and risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma in men only. However, the risk ok leukemia increased for both men and women. (Schernhammer et.al. 2012) These results were examined and concluded with the reasoning of aspartame being a methyl ester which is broken down into toxic products inside our body. In another study, these products

The most common sign of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is a lump under the arm, in the neck, or groin, which is an enlarged lymph node (6). The lump does not typically hurt, but the area may become tender after consuming alcohol (6). The lump could grow larger over time and new lumps may appear within the same vicinity, or even different parts of the body (6). Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is not the only cause of lymph node swelling. Most enlarged lymph nodes are caused by an infection, these are referred to as reactive or hyperplastic nodes (6). This type of swelling is typically painful to touch and will return to normal size within a few weeks after the infection is gone (6).

A 20-year-old female presents to her primary care physician’s office complaining of a lump on the left side of her neck. She first noticed the lump when taking a shower 6 months ago and has been “keeping an eye on it” ever since. The patient states that it is gradually increasing in size and is painless. She has no other medical problems to her knowledge and has been healthy her whole life. Her vital signs are within normal limits, and physical examination shows a solid, nontender mass on the left side of her neck. The mass measures about an inch in diameter. A biopsy is performed and shows the following:

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is a type of lymphoma; it is also called Hodgkin’s Disease. Lymphoma is a type of cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes. If Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is caught early (stage one and two), patients have up to a ninety percent chance of survival. Certain risk factors can be controlled, but most of them are uncontrollable.

Lymphoma is one of the most common type of blood cancers or also known as lymphatic cancer. Lymphoma is divided into two forms Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Lymphomas begin in white blood cells called lymphocytes. Lymphomas occur when the immune system is attacked by malignant lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are divided into B and T cells and help the body fight off any infections or diseases. B cells or lymphocytes are what produce the antibodies in our bodies