Lymphoma is a cancer, which is initiated in the lymphatic system when the white blood cells (lymphocytes) proliferate beyond measurable limits. It has two major forms, which include; Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Various variants of non-Hodgkin lymphoma include cutaneous T-cell lymphoma or diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, large B-cell lymphoma or other B-cell lymphomas.
Lymphoma also has early symptoms that are subtle. Watch for:
The precise cause of lymphoma is usually unknown but there are a few facts that can make you predisposed:
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The lymphocyte cell cancer is characterized by the Reed-Sternberg cells in Hodgkin lymphoma and a large variety of different subtypes of lymphocyte cancers without the specific cells (non-Hodgkin lymphoma).
Diagnosis is usually made by blood tests, CT or PET scan and a biopsy of an affected lymph node to come up with the nature and spread of the disease.
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is generally initially treated using combination chemotherapy (such as R-CHOP) with localized radiation therapy (based on disease stage case).
Cutaneous T- cell lymphoma at an early stage tends to be responsive to skin-focused treatments, and most of the patients can be put in long-term remission with proper treatment.
Place emphasis on cooked foods, soft proteins (as eggs or yogurt) and thoroughly washed fruits and vegetables. When your immune system is weak avoid raw or under cooked foods.
Among the factors are old-age, weakened immune system, some form of infection (Epstein-Barr virus), exposure to chemicals and radiations, as well as positive family history of lymphoma.
GastroDoxs may be contacted to have a consultation or find out board-certified hematology/oncology specialists in the Houston region with the help of professional medical directories.
We are involved in nutrition counseling, mental health care, education of the patient and continuous care coordination to ensure that you get to grips with treatment and live even better life.
Depending on the type and the stage, the treatment can be continued over a long period, although a majority of the treatment period under chemotherapy lasts between 3-6 months. A personalized schedule will be described to you by the care team.
There are treatment interventions that may affect fertility. The preservation options would be discussed before the commencement of therapy like sperm or egg banking to enable us to protect your future family plans.
