What is Lymphoma?
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that arises in white blood cells (lymphocytes). Lymphocytes are the cells that are required to find infection and other diseases. It is part of the immune system. Like, other cancers, these lymphocytes keep multiplying without any stop which leads to various types of lymphomas. The lymphocytes mature to various stages in the lymph nodes and are produced from the bone marrow.
The patient can present with lymph node and swelling/. Bone marrow can also get involved. All organs have a lymphatic system and on occasion, lymphoma can arise in any organ of the body.
Where does it start?
Starts in lymph nodes. Sometimes, it can be in the bone marrow and other organs.
Are lymphomas cancerous?
Yes, all Lymphomas are cancerous.
Are lymphomas curable?
The treatment for a majority of low-grade lymphomas can watch and wait.
Within this, treatment may be required for patients if the indications are full-filled.
For Intermediate lymphomas chemotherapy and immune therapy is required.
High-grade lymphomas are treated with chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
Some of the patients may need radiation therapy. If the patient relapses after the treatment, the high-risk patient would require stem cell transplantation. The majority of the time it is auto logos.
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