Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of cancer that starts in the lymph system. The lymph system is part of the immune system. In this type of lymphoma, tumors start for a cell type called lymphocytes. They are a form of white blood cell.
In 2018, the estimated number of new Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma cases was 74,680 in the US. In the US, 71.4% of patients survive after 5 years or more of being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. This means out of 100 patients with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, about 71 patients have survived the disease for 5 years or more. Risk factors There are certain factors that increase the chances of having Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
There are certain symptoms and signs associated with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. These include painless enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, underarms or groin, belly discomfort/swelling, pain in a patient’s trunk, shortness of breath, coughing, feeling tired all the time, higher body temperature, sweating at night, unplanned loss of weight. Diagnosis There are certain tests that a doctor might use to see if a patient has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Treatment options The treatment options for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma include the following:
References: “Cancer Stat Facts: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.” National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute, 2019, https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/nhl.html “Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.” Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2019. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/non-hodgkins-lymphoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20375680 Web links about Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/blood-disorders/lymphomas/non-hodgkin-lymphomas Non-Hodgkin lymphoma https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000581.htm
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