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Lymphoma is cancer that begins in cells of the immune system. There are two categories of lymphomas, Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Lymphatic tissue is present in several areas of the body, which means Hodgkin's lymphoma, also known as Hodgkin’s disease, can develop in any one of these numerous areas. Hodgkin's lymphoma may begin in a variety of ways, including in single lymph node, several lymph nodes, or in other parts of the lymphatic system, such as bone marrow. This type of cancer may spread easily from one group of lymph nodes to the next.
Symptoms of Hodgkin's lymphoma may include painless swelling of the lymph nodes, recurrent fevers, night sweats, weight loss, and itchy skin. These symptoms are not definitive signs of Hodgkin's lymphoma, but anyone experiencing symptoms such as these should see a physician.
Hodgkin’s lymphoma can be diagnosed and staged by using the following tests: chest X-ray, CT scan, MRI, PET scan, bone marrow biopsy, and blood tests. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are the most common treatment methods for Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
In non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, tumors originate from white blood cells, or lymphocytes. There are more than 30 types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and they can develop in many different areas of your body.
Symptoms of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma may include painless swelling of the lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, fatigue, weight loss, and abdominal pain. These symptoms are not definitive signs of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, but anyone experiencing such symptoms should see a physician.
Tests often utilized to diagnose non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma are biopsy, X-ray, CT scan, MRI, Gallium scan, PET scan, bone scan, blood tests, bone marrow examinations, and cerebrospinal fluid examination.
Radiation, chemotherapy, stem-cell transplantation, and biologic therapy maybe used to treat non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
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