Jan 10, 2016 bcell lymphoma refers to types of non hodgkin lymphoma that are characterized by abnormalities of the bcells a type of white blood cell that makes antibodies to help fight infection. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 988k, or click on a page. If the doctor does not detect what is known as a reedsternberg cell, the lymphoma is classified as non hodgkins. Hodgkin lymphoma i page 5 lymphoma lymphoma is a general name for a group of cancers that affect the lymphatic system, which is part of the bodys immune system. Nonhodgkin lymphoma nhl is a group of blood cancers that includes all types of lymphoma except hodgkin lymphomas. Non hodgkin lymphoma early detection, diagnosis, and staging 1. About 90 percent of people with lymphoma have nonhodgkin lymphoma. The most common symptom of nonhodgkin lymphoma is a painless swelling in a lymph node, usually in the neck, armpit or groin.
Hodgkin described several cases of people with symptoms of a cancer involving the lymph nodes. Understanding the disease nonhodgkin lymphoma nhl is a type of blood cancer that affects specialized white blood cells called lymphocytes. Nonhodgkin lymphoma i page 1 table of contents 2 introduction 4 here to help 7 nonhodgkin lymphoma overview 9 incidence, causes and risk factors 11 signs and symptoms 12 diagnosis 14 staging 17 treatment overview 22 treatmentaggressive subtypes, part 1 25 treatmentaggressive subtypes, part 2 27 treatmentindolent subtypes 33 side effects of treatment for nonhodgkin lymphoma. Bcell lymphoma refers to types of nonhodgkin lymphoma that are characterized by abnormalities of the bcells a type of white blood cell that makes antibodies to help fight infection. Bcell lymphoma genetic and rare diseases information. Nonhodgkin lymphoma early detection, diagnosis, and staging. This booklet tells about diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care. Nonhodgkin lymphoma also known as nonhodgkins lymphoma, nhl, or lymphoma is a cancer that starts in the lymphocytes, which are. Some early cancers may have signs and symptoms that can be noticed, but that is not always the case. Learning about the medical care for people with lymphoma can help you take an active part.
Lymphoma can develop anywhere in your body, so there are many different possible symptoms. There are two types of lymphoma, hodgkin lymphoma hl and non hodgkin lymphoma nhl. Each year, more than 63,000 americans learn they have nonhodgkin lymphoma. Medical professionals are able to distinguish non hodgkins from hodgkins lymphoma formerly referred to as hodgkins disease by examining the white blood cells affected by the disease. This disease was called hodgkins disease for about 170 years. Both hodgkin and non hodgkin lymphoma are further classified into subtypes. Non hodgkins lymphoma radiation therapy physician worksheet as of 26 january 2017 this worksheet is to be used for curative or palliative treatment of non hodgkins lymphoma. They contain white blood cells that help to fight against infection. The most common symptom of non hodgkin lymphoma is a painless swelling in a lymph node, usually in the neck, armpit or groin.
Highgrade nonhodgkin lymphomas nhl are fastgrowing. The condition may grow and spread slowly with few symptoms also known as indolent lymphoma or may be very aggressive with severe symptoms. Pdf on jan 1, 2016, hala aziz shokralla and others published primary ovarian nonhodgkins lymphoma. Hodgkin lymphoma hodgkin lymphoma hl, one of the most curable forms of cancer, was named for thomas hodgkin, a british pathologist. This means they might need treatment quickly but they are usually treated with the aim of cure. Lymph nodes, also known as lymph glands, are peasized lumps of tissue found throughout the body. This booklet provides information about nonhodgkin lymphoma nhl for patients and.
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