Lymphoma
hematologic cancer that affects lymphocytes that reside in the lymphatic system and in blood-forming organs
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. There are many types of lymphoma, including Hodgkin's lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, primary central nervous system lymphoma, the B-cell lymphoma, and the hepatosplenic lymphoma.
SymptomsEdit
- Larger-than-normal lymph nodes
- Sweating at night
- Fevers that happen often or do not get better
- Weight loss
- Fatigue[1] (feeling tired)
- Enlarged spleen
- Enlarged liver
TreatmentEdit
Chemotherapy is often used for both Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.[2][3] Radiotherapy may also be used.[4]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ http://www.lymphomainfo.net/lymphoma/symptoms.html
- ↑ B-Cell Lymphoma Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Complications, Consultations. 2 February 2019. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/202677-treatment.
- ↑ http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec14/ch177/ch177b.html
- ↑ http://www.lymphomainfo.net/therapy/radiotherapy/index.html
