It's part of the process of the disease, part of the body's response to the toxins caused by the cancer.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Iron deficiency anemia in Lymphoma?
I am struggling with a nursing careplan. My patient has extremely low blood values. RBC 2.67, Hgb 6.6, Hct 20.2. The patient is fatigued (one nursing diagnosis) and I know they are at increased risk for infection. I am having trouble explaining the pathophysiology behind this increased risk. Help!
Thanks in advance for respectful responses.
Iron deficiency anemia in Lymphoma?
Infection is always a risk even when a patients blood counts are normal. But in this case ...based on these numbers - A blood transfusion is in order here….and it is urgent-
Certainly Anemia is at issue, iron absorption would be a real problem with counts this low. It is irrefutable given that the normal red blood count range is between 4.2 and 6.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cancer-...
But as for the rest (yes these are very low and a real concern)
Read this case here:
http://ubb-lls.leukemia-lymphoma.org/ubb...
I am sure a second opinion will confirm that there is a major concern and your evaluation while it may need some additional tests and study to confirm, is a reasonable one.
Good luck..
and God Speed-
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Thanks in advance for respectful responses.
Iron deficiency anemia in Lymphoma?
Infection is always a risk even when a patients blood counts are normal. But in this case ...based on these numbers - A blood transfusion is in order here….and it is urgent-
Certainly Anemia is at issue, iron absorption would be a real problem with counts this low. It is irrefutable given that the normal red blood count range is between 4.2 and 6.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cancer-...
But as for the rest (yes these are very low and a real concern)
Read this case here:
http://ubb-lls.leukemia-lymphoma.org/ubb...
I am sure a second opinion will confirm that there is a major concern and your evaluation while it may need some additional tests and study to confirm, is a reasonable one.
Good luck..
and God Speed-
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Inheritance Patterns in Burkitt Lymphoma?
If a parent has the disease, what are the chances their offspring will get it? Is it autosomal dominant, or recessive?
Inheritance Patterns in Burkitt Lymphoma?
Burkitt lymphoma is not inherited. We're not exactly sure what causes it but infection with Epstein Barr Virus may play a role. Outside of equatorial Africa, the disease is quite rare (about 100 new cases of Burkitt lymphoma in the US per year).
Inheritance Patterns in Burkitt Lymphoma?
Burkitt lymphoma is not inherited. We're not exactly sure what causes it but infection with Epstein Barr Virus may play a role. Outside of equatorial Africa, the disease is quite rare (about 100 new cases of Burkitt lymphoma in the US per year).
What is non-Hopkins lymphoma / cancer of the sternum and the best way to treat?
I have always believed that the mainstream medical industry is not interested in finding a cure for cancer because it makes too much profit with its present barbarous methods.
Eventually, I came across a detailed report which agreed with my findings, and I have included it in my web page at
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer...
By reading this report, you will also convince yourself that it is best to ignore the mainstream cancer industry, and seek alternative cures. Also you should bear in mind that the medical industry will do anything to protect its profitable position, including disparaging alternative healers or even creating bogus court cases.
I believe that cancer is a whole body thing, which in 80 percent of cases manifests itself by producing symptoms in the weaker parts of the body, and therefore appearing localised. It is this treatment of symptoms instead of cause which creates the profitable, yet non-successful approach of mainstream medicine.
Some cures are listed on the web page too.
It is therefore obvious that a holistic approach is required, based on cleansing, diet, exercise and debugging.
CLEANSING
The best way of cleansing is to fast.
http://www.phifoundation.org/menses.html
http://www.healthy.net/scr/article.asp?I...
but if a patient is too weak for that, or does not fancy the idea, then alternative cleanses are available.
Colon Cleanse
http://www.soundfeelings.com/free/colon_...
Bowel cleanse
http://www.curezone.com/schulze/herbal_c...
kidney cleanse
http://www.curezone.com/cleanse/kidney/d...
http://www.ehow.com/how_12678_kidney-cle...
http://www.falconblanco.com/health/clean...
http://www.healingdaily.com/colon-kidney...
http://www.healthfree.com/cleansing_prog...
Liver cleanse
http://www.drclark.net/en/drclark_protoc...
Gallbladder cleanse
http://www.curezone.com/cleanse/liver/de...
http://www.curezone.com/cleanse/liver/hu...
Pancreas cleanse
http://curezone.com/dis/1.asp?C0=261
DIET,
The best diet is vegetarian, avoiding all processed, frozen or micro-waved foods and drinks, and based on fresh fruit, fresh vegetables - preferably organic, nuts and seeds. Drinks should be clean water or freshly squeezed orange juice.
Many researchers promote the benefits of vitamin B17 as a healer. this can be found in the following foods:
Apple seeds, alfalfa sprouts, apricot kernels, bamboo shoots, barley, beet tops, bitter almond, blackberries, boysenberries, brewer’s yeast, brown rice, buckwheat, cashews, cherry kernels, cranberries, currants, fava beans, flax seeds, garbanzo beans, gooseberries, huckleberries, lentils, lima beans, linseed meat, loganberries, macadamia nuts, millet, millet seed, peach kernels, pecans, plum kernels, quince, raspberries, sorghum cane syrup, spinach, sprouts (alfalfa, lentil, mung bean, buckwheat, garbanzo), strawberries, walnuts, watercress, yams.
A commercial preparation of B17 is available called Laetrile.
EXERCISE
Exercise should be sufficient to create a sweat, but not sufficient to make you gasp for breath or feel over-tired. About one hours exercise every day is best.
DEBUGGING
There are various theories about how bugs create cancer.
Hulda Clark suggests that parasites are the cause, and that they can be disposed of by using a zapper.
Zappers are available from
Super Zapper DeLuxe
http://www.drclark.net Clark Zapper with amazing features get a free CD ROM
http://www.paradevices.com/zapper_works....
Terminator Crystal Orgone Zapper Blood Purification Parasite Solution
Electrical stimulation devices for blood purification, parasites, relaxation, and addictions.
http://www.elixa.com/estim/zap.htm
High frequency parasite zapper. Includes product description and benefits.
http://www.ess-in.com/
What is non-Hopkins lymphoma / cancer of the sternum and the best way to treat?
non hodgkins lymphoma, chemo
Reply:hodgekins, usually by bone marrow transplant.
Reply:Try this site, it has the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best Wishes
Eventually, I came across a detailed report which agreed with my findings, and I have included it in my web page at
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer...
By reading this report, you will also convince yourself that it is best to ignore the mainstream cancer industry, and seek alternative cures. Also you should bear in mind that the medical industry will do anything to protect its profitable position, including disparaging alternative healers or even creating bogus court cases.
I believe that cancer is a whole body thing, which in 80 percent of cases manifests itself by producing symptoms in the weaker parts of the body, and therefore appearing localised. It is this treatment of symptoms instead of cause which creates the profitable, yet non-successful approach of mainstream medicine.
Some cures are listed on the web page too.
It is therefore obvious that a holistic approach is required, based on cleansing, diet, exercise and debugging.
CLEANSING
The best way of cleansing is to fast.
http://www.phifoundation.org/menses.html
http://www.healthy.net/scr/article.asp?I...
but if a patient is too weak for that, or does not fancy the idea, then alternative cleanses are available.
Colon Cleanse
http://www.soundfeelings.com/free/colon_...
Bowel cleanse
http://www.curezone.com/schulze/herbal_c...
kidney cleanse
http://www.curezone.com/cleanse/kidney/d...
http://www.ehow.com/how_12678_kidney-cle...
http://www.falconblanco.com/health/clean...
http://www.healingdaily.com/colon-kidney...
http://www.healthfree.com/cleansing_prog...
Liver cleanse
http://www.drclark.net/en/drclark_protoc...
Gallbladder cleanse
http://www.curezone.com/cleanse/liver/de...
http://www.curezone.com/cleanse/liver/hu...
Pancreas cleanse
http://curezone.com/dis/1.asp?C0=261
DIET,
The best diet is vegetarian, avoiding all processed, frozen or micro-waved foods and drinks, and based on fresh fruit, fresh vegetables - preferably organic, nuts and seeds. Drinks should be clean water or freshly squeezed orange juice.
Many researchers promote the benefits of vitamin B17 as a healer. this can be found in the following foods:
Apple seeds, alfalfa sprouts, apricot kernels, bamboo shoots, barley, beet tops, bitter almond, blackberries, boysenberries, brewer’s yeast, brown rice, buckwheat, cashews, cherry kernels, cranberries, currants, fava beans, flax seeds, garbanzo beans, gooseberries, huckleberries, lentils, lima beans, linseed meat, loganberries, macadamia nuts, millet, millet seed, peach kernels, pecans, plum kernels, quince, raspberries, sorghum cane syrup, spinach, sprouts (alfalfa, lentil, mung bean, buckwheat, garbanzo), strawberries, walnuts, watercress, yams.
A commercial preparation of B17 is available called Laetrile.
EXERCISE
Exercise should be sufficient to create a sweat, but not sufficient to make you gasp for breath or feel over-tired. About one hours exercise every day is best.
DEBUGGING
There are various theories about how bugs create cancer.
Hulda Clark suggests that parasites are the cause, and that they can be disposed of by using a zapper.
Zappers are available from
Super Zapper DeLuxe
http://www.drclark.net Clark Zapper with amazing features get a free CD ROM
http://www.paradevices.com/zapper_works....
Terminator Crystal Orgone Zapper Blood Purification Parasite Solution
Electrical stimulation devices for blood purification, parasites, relaxation, and addictions.
http://www.elixa.com/estim/zap.htm
High frequency parasite zapper. Includes product description and benefits.
http://www.ess-in.com/
What is non-Hopkins lymphoma / cancer of the sternum and the best way to treat?
non hodgkins lymphoma, chemo
Reply:hodgekins, usually by bone marrow transplant.
Reply:Try this site, it has the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best Wishes
My brother might have Lymphoma?
The my brother is going in for a bipose tonight, and they think there is a good chance he has Lmyphoma. I have read that this cancer is some what cureable, but I am just worried I am going to lose him to this.
Can anyone just inform me on what I should know about this.
Thanks in advanced.
-Andie Kay
My brother might have Lymphoma?
i had hodgkins lymphoma. i was diagnosed in 2005 when i was 15 years old. i had stage 4 and i was scared out of my mind. my doctor called my dad and said "great news-it's hodgkins" we were in shock that it was good news but it was becuase its the best kind of cancer 2 get because it has a great recovery rate. i went through 8 rounds of chemo and 28 days of radiation. i am now 17 years old and i have been in remission for about a year and a half (knock on wood) and i am thriving off life. your brother will be ok. if you ever have any questions i am always here to answer and help. dont worry. it will be hard and a long road but your brother will be fine.
Reply:My son had Hodgkins Lymphoma. He went through chemo and a few surgeries. He was in college when this happened and stayed in school, got great grades and lived life well. He is graduating next month and is totally cancer free.
The worst part is 'chemo days'. He'll feel sick and tired, but chemo does end.
The doctors are incredible, the cure exists and life goes on very nicely.
Reply:My sister has nonhodgkins lymphoma. I found alot of info on the Lymphoma and lukemia googls search. You can also start on WedMd, go to sites like MD anderson hospital in houston texas, Thats where she finally sought treatment. Her D'd had given up and left her no new treatments but she and her husband were not willing to take that for an answer. Now she is on a chemo regeime but is considered in remission. Just keep searching the web, lots of good info, just don't concentrate on the bad stuff.
Reply:I am a Lymphoma patient grade 1 stage 4
the one I have is not curable but don't let that scare you he could have any of the other two types and they are curable if caught early
you can live a long comfortable life with grade 1 lymphoma too
Here are some very good sites they tell you every thing you need to know
Reply:http://mayoclinic.com/health/albinism/DS...
http://mayoclinic.com/health/non-hodgkin...
heres two types of lymphoma iunno which one your brother have but hope that your brother will make it
Reply:There are so many types of lymphoma that it is too early to panic. Just be sure you send the pathology specimen for a second opinion to a place like Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson in Texas or N I H and he will get the best care. Prayers are with you.
Reply:There is a really great chance that everything will turn out fine for your brother. Please do your best not to stress yourself out, your brother will need your support.
Here's the best info on Lymphoma:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
I've been cancer-free for 3 years, and hopefully forever!
Best wishes
Can anyone just inform me on what I should know about this.
Thanks in advanced.
-Andie Kay
My brother might have Lymphoma?
i had hodgkins lymphoma. i was diagnosed in 2005 when i was 15 years old. i had stage 4 and i was scared out of my mind. my doctor called my dad and said "great news-it's hodgkins" we were in shock that it was good news but it was becuase its the best kind of cancer 2 get because it has a great recovery rate. i went through 8 rounds of chemo and 28 days of radiation. i am now 17 years old and i have been in remission for about a year and a half (knock on wood) and i am thriving off life. your brother will be ok. if you ever have any questions i am always here to answer and help. dont worry. it will be hard and a long road but your brother will be fine.
Reply:My son had Hodgkins Lymphoma. He went through chemo and a few surgeries. He was in college when this happened and stayed in school, got great grades and lived life well. He is graduating next month and is totally cancer free.
The worst part is 'chemo days'. He'll feel sick and tired, but chemo does end.
The doctors are incredible, the cure exists and life goes on very nicely.
Reply:My sister has nonhodgkins lymphoma. I found alot of info on the Lymphoma and lukemia googls search. You can also start on WedMd, go to sites like MD anderson hospital in houston texas, Thats where she finally sought treatment. Her D'd had given up and left her no new treatments but she and her husband were not willing to take that for an answer. Now she is on a chemo regeime but is considered in remission. Just keep searching the web, lots of good info, just don't concentrate on the bad stuff.
Reply:I am a Lymphoma patient grade 1 stage 4
the one I have is not curable but don't let that scare you he could have any of the other two types and they are curable if caught early
you can live a long comfortable life with grade 1 lymphoma too
Here are some very good sites they tell you every thing you need to know
Reply:http://mayoclinic.com/health/albinism/DS...
http://mayoclinic.com/health/non-hodgkin...
heres two types of lymphoma iunno which one your brother have but hope that your brother will make it
Reply:There are so many types of lymphoma that it is too early to panic. Just be sure you send the pathology specimen for a second opinion to a place like Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson in Texas or N I H and he will get the best care. Prayers are with you.
Reply:There is a really great chance that everything will turn out fine for your brother. Please do your best not to stress yourself out, your brother will need your support.
Here's the best info on Lymphoma:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
I've been cancer-free for 3 years, and hopefully forever!
Best wishes
Treatment of nonhodjken intestinal lymphoma?
You mean Non-Hodgkin's. Standard treatment is with chemotherapy and/or with a drug called Rituxan which causes your own immune system to attack the cancer cells.
Treatment of nonhodjken intestinal lymphoma?
follow this link:
http://www.lymphomainfo.net/nhl/treatmen...
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Treatment of nonhodjken intestinal lymphoma?
follow this link:
http://www.lymphomainfo.net/nhl/treatmen...
flowers funeral
Is hodgekins disease or lymphoma terminal ?
Yes, if not reated! you may want to proceed with MD or better with MD and someone who practices alternative medicine, such as naturopath or acupuncturist. this way you will not suffer from side effects of allopathic treatment, and may be able to restore your immune system and your total health.
Please make sure the alternative care provider that you choose, is trained or at least well experienced with the treatment of malignant diseases.
Is hodgekins disease or lymphoma terminal ?
Not necessarily. The cure rate for Hodgkin's lymphoma is quite high, somewhere around 75-80%, but it depends on the stage. Non-hodgkin's lymphoma is a different story, and depends on how aggressive it is.
Reply:Click on the link below. Hope this helps you.
Please make sure the alternative care provider that you choose, is trained or at least well experienced with the treatment of malignant diseases.
Is hodgekins disease or lymphoma terminal ?
Not necessarily. The cure rate for Hodgkin's lymphoma is quite high, somewhere around 75-80%, but it depends on the stage. Non-hodgkin's lymphoma is a different story, and depends on how aggressive it is.
Reply:Click on the link below. Hope this helps you.
Any low grade Lymphoma survivor? which transformed into high grade and chemo was given and disappeared?
It happens. Transformation is a double edged sword...While it becomes more curable than low grade, it grows much faster (which is why its more curable) and therefore kills quicker. Low grade grows slower, is easier to manage but as you may know, is not curable.
Transformation allows different treatments as well.
Plenty of people with low grade also go into long term remission as well.
Good luck.
Check out these sites, if you haven't already. Wealth of info!
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
www.lymphoma.org
Transformation allows different treatments as well.
Plenty of people with low grade also go into long term remission as well.
Good luck.
Check out these sites, if you haven't already. Wealth of info!
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
www.lymphoma.org
Neck Lump....Possible Lymphoma?
2 weeks ago I found a lump on the right side of my neck about the size of a jelly bean with a smaller lump right below it . Earlier in the week I found a smaller one on my left side. My other symptoms are as follows:
Flank pain on my left side of my abdomen that radiates to my back and sometimes down my left leg that comes and goes.
Itching of my legs for 10 years that flare up from time to time. Rash behind knees and behind thighs (Doc said it was ezcema).
Weight loss-18lbs in 6 months. (Usually only way 120lbs)
I had blood work everything this was normal. I was told I was anemic and my red blood cells count was a little on the low end.
Went for chest x-ray and u/s and will get results next week. I have a feeling that they will be normal as well. I'm goin to ask for a biopsy. Has anyone had these symptoms? If so what was the diagnosis?
Neck Lump....Possible Lymphoma?
I was just diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma stage II A. It's a relatively early stage and hopefully everything will be okay. The reason it's is classified as A is cuz I didn't have any symptoms.Weightloss (which i coulda used-haha), fever, fatigue, itchy skin, nausea are all symptoms of lymphoma. The pain can be explained perhaps by a nerve being pressed down cuz of the lumps. That's just what I know about Lymphoma.
On the other hand, I know 2 people who work with me who had lumps in their necks as well and both of their biopsies were negative for lymphoma. There is a better chance that all you have are cysts but there's no harm in double checking. I'm glad you got those tests done and getting a biopsy done is also a great idea. :-)
Reply:It could well be a Begnine Cyst!
Get Your Doctor to Check it Out! Before assuming the worst!
Reply:i will start right now, my prayers for you from my lips to God's ears...
Reply:i don't know about lymphoma but my husband had thyroid cancer. He slept and ate lots of sugary foods. other than that no symptoms. For Ur sake go to the doctor and keep going until someone gives u a good answer.
Reply:Yes, my daughter had these symptoms and I even posted a question about it. She had several on her neck and one above her ear, so we thought it was her lymph nodes, and took her to the Dr.
It turns out that they are actually muscular spasms (knots) caused by stress and poor posture! We thought the Dr. was wrong, but his recommendations worked...take motrin, use warm compresses, relax your shoulders, sit up straight, avoid stress.
Funny thing, when finals were over, the lumps went away...and they come back when she starts stressing over school or had to perform a lot in band (holding the instrument up causes spasm).
All of your other symptoms ARE possibly stress related...my daughter has also had the eczema flare ups. Hope yours also ends up being nothing!
Reply:Eczema may not be related but I have that too. Currently I have a lump in my throat, but it is painful to swallow. No test done to date show anything wrong with me. I've lost about ten pounds. No one knows the problem. The doctor says I may have an infection in one of my nerves. They gave me penicillin and it's been slowly going away
I recently took out a tongue ring though, so they say the infection probably came from food particles going into the opening before it healed. But they told me it can also be caused from dental infections too. Which I don't have, so the tongue ring looks like it may have been the culprit. I don't know if this helped you any, but it does seem kind of similiar.
Oh yeah if you have a nerve infection it can cause pain or discomfort to other parts of your body like arms, legs, and back.
Reply:It could be swollen glands. Have you recently been sick or had an infection? Sometimes glands will swell because of viruses or infection, and they can take a while to come down. Also, if you continue feeling on them too often, they will stay swollen as well. To be on the safe side, let your doctor have a look and see what he thinks. But try not to worry. Not every lump or bump is cancer- get it checked out to ease your mind. Hope you feel better and everything works out ok. Take care.
Reply:You have to have this checked out. My daughter had a lump in her neck and had it checked out. The MD said it just a cyst. A year later, she was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's disease (the most treatable form of lymphoma). It took a biopsy to be certain. After chemo, she has been cancer free for 15 years. Whoopee!!!!!
Reply:Are you having night sweats?
Weight loss and night sweats can sometimes be a symptoms of Tuberculosis. It can affect just about any area of your body. You should ask your doctor to perform a biopsy and have it sent to a microbiology lab for testing for TB. Some people think TB just affects the lungs but that's not the case, it can also affect your lymph nodes, these are located all over your body including your neck.
The lump could also be caused by swollen glands or it could be a cyst or possible a blockage of your lymph nodes.
I wouldn't worry just yet, not until you have a proper diagnosis. A biopsy would be the best thing to do after everything else has been ruled out.
Good Luck
Reply:One time I had a lump in my neck and when I went to the doc for my usual visit he examined me...it turned out that my lymph nodes were swollen cause evidently my body was fighting off infection. I am hoping for the best with your biopsy...as someone alluded to in their answer, it could very well be a benign cyst...however it pays to be safe on an issue like this...you are in my thoughts and prayers...
Reply:your lymph node in the neck had swollen..
java
Flank pain on my left side of my abdomen that radiates to my back and sometimes down my left leg that comes and goes.
Itching of my legs for 10 years that flare up from time to time. Rash behind knees and behind thighs (Doc said it was ezcema).
Weight loss-18lbs in 6 months. (Usually only way 120lbs)
I had blood work everything this was normal. I was told I was anemic and my red blood cells count was a little on the low end.
Went for chest x-ray and u/s and will get results next week. I have a feeling that they will be normal as well. I'm goin to ask for a biopsy. Has anyone had these symptoms? If so what was the diagnosis?
Neck Lump....Possible Lymphoma?
I was just diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma stage II A. It's a relatively early stage and hopefully everything will be okay. The reason it's is classified as A is cuz I didn't have any symptoms.Weightloss (which i coulda used-haha), fever, fatigue, itchy skin, nausea are all symptoms of lymphoma. The pain can be explained perhaps by a nerve being pressed down cuz of the lumps. That's just what I know about Lymphoma.
On the other hand, I know 2 people who work with me who had lumps in their necks as well and both of their biopsies were negative for lymphoma. There is a better chance that all you have are cysts but there's no harm in double checking. I'm glad you got those tests done and getting a biopsy done is also a great idea. :-)
Reply:It could well be a Begnine Cyst!
Get Your Doctor to Check it Out! Before assuming the worst!
Reply:i will start right now, my prayers for you from my lips to God's ears...
Reply:i don't know about lymphoma but my husband had thyroid cancer. He slept and ate lots of sugary foods. other than that no symptoms. For Ur sake go to the doctor and keep going until someone gives u a good answer.
Reply:Yes, my daughter had these symptoms and I even posted a question about it. She had several on her neck and one above her ear, so we thought it was her lymph nodes, and took her to the Dr.
It turns out that they are actually muscular spasms (knots) caused by stress and poor posture! We thought the Dr. was wrong, but his recommendations worked...take motrin, use warm compresses, relax your shoulders, sit up straight, avoid stress.
Funny thing, when finals were over, the lumps went away...and they come back when she starts stressing over school or had to perform a lot in band (holding the instrument up causes spasm).
All of your other symptoms ARE possibly stress related...my daughter has also had the eczema flare ups. Hope yours also ends up being nothing!
Reply:Eczema may not be related but I have that too. Currently I have a lump in my throat, but it is painful to swallow. No test done to date show anything wrong with me. I've lost about ten pounds. No one knows the problem. The doctor says I may have an infection in one of my nerves. They gave me penicillin and it's been slowly going away
I recently took out a tongue ring though, so they say the infection probably came from food particles going into the opening before it healed. But they told me it can also be caused from dental infections too. Which I don't have, so the tongue ring looks like it may have been the culprit. I don't know if this helped you any, but it does seem kind of similiar.
Oh yeah if you have a nerve infection it can cause pain or discomfort to other parts of your body like arms, legs, and back.
Reply:It could be swollen glands. Have you recently been sick or had an infection? Sometimes glands will swell because of viruses or infection, and they can take a while to come down. Also, if you continue feeling on them too often, they will stay swollen as well. To be on the safe side, let your doctor have a look and see what he thinks. But try not to worry. Not every lump or bump is cancer- get it checked out to ease your mind. Hope you feel better and everything works out ok. Take care.
Reply:You have to have this checked out. My daughter had a lump in her neck and had it checked out. The MD said it just a cyst. A year later, she was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's disease (the most treatable form of lymphoma). It took a biopsy to be certain. After chemo, she has been cancer free for 15 years. Whoopee!!!!!
Reply:Are you having night sweats?
Weight loss and night sweats can sometimes be a symptoms of Tuberculosis. It can affect just about any area of your body. You should ask your doctor to perform a biopsy and have it sent to a microbiology lab for testing for TB. Some people think TB just affects the lungs but that's not the case, it can also affect your lymph nodes, these are located all over your body including your neck.
The lump could also be caused by swollen glands or it could be a cyst or possible a blockage of your lymph nodes.
I wouldn't worry just yet, not until you have a proper diagnosis. A biopsy would be the best thing to do after everything else has been ruled out.
Good Luck
Reply:One time I had a lump in my neck and when I went to the doc for my usual visit he examined me...it turned out that my lymph nodes were swollen cause evidently my body was fighting off infection. I am hoping for the best with your biopsy...as someone alluded to in their answer, it could very well be a benign cyst...however it pays to be safe on an issue like this...you are in my thoughts and prayers...
Reply:your lymph node in the neck had swollen..
java
I have had lymphoma,stomach cancer,can it come back?
Yes, it can, which is why you should have competent medical care to detect it early if it does return.
I have had lymphoma,stomach cancer,can it come back?
thank you all Report It
Reply:A friend of mine had LArge cell lympohoma, and did chemo and radiation been 10 years, good luck
Reply:Lymphoma is notorious for coming back.
It's been 2.5 years so far for me, and I'm hoping it doesn't come back. Keep getting periodic scans, to detect it early if it does come back. Stay in close touch with your doctor.
Here's the best site for info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
I have had lymphoma,stomach cancer,can it come back?
thank you all Report It
Reply:A friend of mine had LArge cell lympohoma, and did chemo and radiation been 10 years, good luck
Reply:Lymphoma is notorious for coming back.
It's been 2.5 years so far for me, and I'm hoping it doesn't come back. Keep getting periodic scans, to detect it early if it does come back. Stay in close touch with your doctor.
Here's the best site for info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
Has anyone had lymphoma or know anyone that has it? What are the symptoms?
There are different types of lymphoma, but here's symptoms of a common one...
Symptoms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) depend on the area of the body affected by the disease. The most common symptom is a painless swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, underarm, or groin. Other symptoms may include:
Unexplained fever.
Night sweats.
Extreme fatigue.
Unexplained weight loss.
Itchy skin.
Reddened patches on the skin.
More details here: http://www.webmd.com/hw/nonhodgkins_lymp...
Symptoms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) depend on the area of the body affected by the disease. The most common symptom is a painless swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, underarm, or groin. Other symptoms may include:
Unexplained fever.
Night sweats.
Extreme fatigue.
Unexplained weight loss.
Itchy skin.
Reddened patches on the skin.
More details here: http://www.webmd.com/hw/nonhodgkins_lymp...
What is hodgkin lymphoma?
Hodgkin's Lymphoma ( aka Hodgkin's Disease) is a type of cancer that affects the immune system. It can occur in both children and adults. Most common in early adulthood and late adulthood. It is diagnosed by the presence of the Reed Sternburg Cell.
What is hodgkin lymphoma?
It is called Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I suggest you do an online search. Only read the info from reputable, reliable medical sites or from the national organization website.
I don't know the details of this disease, which I believe is a type of cancer, but I do know that there are good treatments available.
Reply:http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/conten...
Here is a site that explains the condition in detail.
Reply:Here is where you'll find the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
What is hodgkin lymphoma?
It is called Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I suggest you do an online search. Only read the info from reputable, reliable medical sites or from the national organization website.
I don't know the details of this disease, which I believe is a type of cancer, but I do know that there are good treatments available.
Reply:http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/conten...
Here is a site that explains the condition in detail.
Reply:Here is where you'll find the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
Do I have lymphoma?
In my neck, above the collarbone, I feel a small lump. It doesn't feel rock-hard but is kind of firm, feels like what can be described as "movable", doesn't hurt, and is not swollen (the whole thing can fit on the center of the top of my finger, and isn't readily visible: you have to feel for it even if I turn my head all the way over).
These things appear to be in my favor:
1. The apparent absense of swelling, small
2. No B symptoms
3. Firm and not rock-hard
4. Moveable
These things appear to spell out cancer:
1. Lack of pain. Although I can't feel pain in any of my other neck lymph nodes.
2. The fact that there is firmness at all
I am otherwise very healthy, I have an immune system built like a tank and my cuts and bruises heal faster than anybody I've ever seen.
I estimate the node has been like this for maybe a half year.
I am going to the doctors soon for my permit, so I'll have him check it out.
If I do, how long would I have to live?
Do I have lymphoma?
That's definitely not cancer. The doctor will laugh if you ask him this.
Reply:can you say hypochondriac?
don't put the cart before the horse silly, let the doc take a look, I'll bet it's just a cyst from an ingrown hair.
Reply:yes
Reply:It sounds like a thyroid nodule or a goiter. I had the same thing and I turned out to be ok. I highly doubt it is cancer, don't worry, just get it looked at.
http://www.medicinenet.com/thyroid_nodul...
Reply:Ok you too like me have health anxiety, not gonna say hypochondriac because i picture them as scared of germs and such. If you feel their are lymph nodes all over your body almost anywhere you look youll be able to feel them, they range in many different sizes, all if you feel between your thighs and move up along the crease to where you feel bone and search youll find a lymph node there, feel it its hard and sort of big right well its normal.
Reply:hyaline vascular castleman's disease
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These things appear to be in my favor:
1. The apparent absense of swelling, small
2. No B symptoms
3. Firm and not rock-hard
4. Moveable
These things appear to spell out cancer:
1. Lack of pain. Although I can't feel pain in any of my other neck lymph nodes.
2. The fact that there is firmness at all
I am otherwise very healthy, I have an immune system built like a tank and my cuts and bruises heal faster than anybody I've ever seen.
I estimate the node has been like this for maybe a half year.
I am going to the doctors soon for my permit, so I'll have him check it out.
If I do, how long would I have to live?
Do I have lymphoma?
That's definitely not cancer. The doctor will laugh if you ask him this.
Reply:can you say hypochondriac?
don't put the cart before the horse silly, let the doc take a look, I'll bet it's just a cyst from an ingrown hair.
Reply:yes
Reply:It sounds like a thyroid nodule or a goiter. I had the same thing and I turned out to be ok. I highly doubt it is cancer, don't worry, just get it looked at.
http://www.medicinenet.com/thyroid_nodul...
Reply:Ok you too like me have health anxiety, not gonna say hypochondriac because i picture them as scared of germs and such. If you feel their are lymph nodes all over your body almost anywhere you look youll be able to feel them, they range in many different sizes, all if you feel between your thighs and move up along the crease to where you feel bone and search youll find a lymph node there, feel it its hard and sort of big right well its normal.
Reply:hyaline vascular castleman's disease
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I had hogkins lymphoma cancer but can't stop itching any ideas?
Hi Becca Louise:
If you had Hodgkin lymphoma, then my guess is you had chemotherapy as well. Sometimes your treatment (chemo or radiation) can lead to changes in your skin and results in dry, itchy skin. However, it's also a classic symptom of Hodgkin lymphoma. In either case, call your medical oncologist and schedule an appointment for a discussion and exam.
I had hogkins lymphoma cancer but can't stop itching any ideas?
yes scratch an itch
Reply:Your skin is probably dry from the radiation or treatment. You should use a lotion that is mostly Vitamin E. That's what I did and it helped a great deal.
Reply:It may be recurring. I'm not trying to scare you, honestly. But, itching is a symptom of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Any night sweats? Weight loss? Just have your doctor check it out.
Here's the best site for info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
If you had Hodgkin lymphoma, then my guess is you had chemotherapy as well. Sometimes your treatment (chemo or radiation) can lead to changes in your skin and results in dry, itchy skin. However, it's also a classic symptom of Hodgkin lymphoma. In either case, call your medical oncologist and schedule an appointment for a discussion and exam.
I had hogkins lymphoma cancer but can't stop itching any ideas?
yes scratch an itch
Reply:Your skin is probably dry from the radiation or treatment. You should use a lotion that is mostly Vitamin E. That's what I did and it helped a great deal.
Reply:It may be recurring. I'm not trying to scare you, honestly. But, itching is a symptom of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Any night sweats? Weight loss? Just have your doctor check it out.
Here's the best site for info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
Fred Thompson's lymphoma?
Why aren't the neocons blasting him for using his illness as a campaign tactic?
Fred Thompson's lymphoma?
Lymphoma is cancer, not benign like someone wrote here.He has not officially announced but he has been putting out feelers. He was to meet with 70 Republicans this week.
I agree with you, why aren't they chastizing him the way they did John Edwards and his wife? They won't because they are the typical bunch of hypocrites.
Reply:You aren't being nice. He only wanted to know how the public would feel about his illness to know whether he'd be wasting his time running or not. If all candidates would be so upfront! And he's a Republican so why would we?
Reply:Because he is not using it as a campaign tactic. I heard the interview. He said he wants full disclosure to the public about his condiiton before he announces whether he will run. Would you prefer that he cover it up? He should be applauded rather than criticized for having cancer.
Reply:How exactly is he doing that??? He is not even officially running.
You are trolling here.
Reply:Take a deep breath...calm down.
Your job as a citizen is not to vote a "party", it is to ascertain for yourself whether or not the candidate supports your beliefs with integrity, conscience and conviction.
If you find that Fred Thompson is using his illness as a campaign tactic, which would be a flaw in his integrity, don't vote for him.
If I view the same facts and find that is not the case, and all other issues find resonance with my beliefs, I may well vote for him.
Edwards and his wife's illness should come under the same scrutiny by all voters.
Now, if you are just trying to throw mud at a candidate, I find that disingenuous on your part.
Keep your own council on such things and follow your own mind in deciding who should receive your support and who shouldn't.
This would equally apply to conservitives (not neocons as the term is dated and doesn't define conservatives anymore, look it up OK?) as well.
There should be a lot more research by citizens into candidates outside of the media and a lot less "fan reaction", which is what your question really is about.
He is on an opposing team and you want to scream at and about him.
Be a voter, not a fan of some political party.
Reply:The left is getting nervous........
Reply:Listen to the tone of voice he used when announcing his benign lymphoma.
Listen to the extreme leftist response.
It is as obvious as the main-stream news hacks.
He couldn't win. If he kept it a secret, he would be criticized for hiding an important health issue.
He carefully notified everyone that the lymphoma was benign, that it was discovered THREE YEARS AGO, and that it WASN'T an issue that would affect his health or his ability.
HE didn't make a big deal out of it.
YOU EXTREMIST LIBERALS WITH YOUR SPECIOUS AGENDAS are the ones making the big deal out of it.
Reply:Fred Thompson has not used his lymphoma as a campaign tactic. It will probably keep him from being nominated.
I really like Fred Thompson, but I use the same analysis for him that I do for Mrs. Edwards. My heart goes out to both of them. But our nation needs a President who is focused on our nation's health, and not their own.
Reply:he dnt got my suppoert. young republicans. for Obama, if not him then its Hill Dogg. : Ms. Hillary C.
Reply:They are all worried that he'll energize the Conservative Base. (which he will) And attacking someone, is their only way of feeling better than someone.
Reply:re: my question that you answered.
I guess some people are too stupid to realize that rates of aboriton differ in various places and at various points in time.
Maybe someone with a brain who wasn't lying about the desire to reduce abortion rates would take the time to learn about it.
And, maybe he would have sheep voting for him and his lies.
Fred Thompson's lymphoma?
Lymphoma is cancer, not benign like someone wrote here.He has not officially announced but he has been putting out feelers. He was to meet with 70 Republicans this week.
I agree with you, why aren't they chastizing him the way they did John Edwards and his wife? They won't because they are the typical bunch of hypocrites.
Reply:You aren't being nice. He only wanted to know how the public would feel about his illness to know whether he'd be wasting his time running or not. If all candidates would be so upfront! And he's a Republican so why would we?
Reply:Because he is not using it as a campaign tactic. I heard the interview. He said he wants full disclosure to the public about his condiiton before he announces whether he will run. Would you prefer that he cover it up? He should be applauded rather than criticized for having cancer.
Reply:How exactly is he doing that??? He is not even officially running.
You are trolling here.
Reply:Take a deep breath...calm down.
Your job as a citizen is not to vote a "party", it is to ascertain for yourself whether or not the candidate supports your beliefs with integrity, conscience and conviction.
If you find that Fred Thompson is using his illness as a campaign tactic, which would be a flaw in his integrity, don't vote for him.
If I view the same facts and find that is not the case, and all other issues find resonance with my beliefs, I may well vote for him.
Edwards and his wife's illness should come under the same scrutiny by all voters.
Now, if you are just trying to throw mud at a candidate, I find that disingenuous on your part.
Keep your own council on such things and follow your own mind in deciding who should receive your support and who shouldn't.
This would equally apply to conservitives (not neocons as the term is dated and doesn't define conservatives anymore, look it up OK?) as well.
There should be a lot more research by citizens into candidates outside of the media and a lot less "fan reaction", which is what your question really is about.
He is on an opposing team and you want to scream at and about him.
Be a voter, not a fan of some political party.
Reply:The left is getting nervous........
Reply:Listen to the tone of voice he used when announcing his benign lymphoma.
Listen to the extreme leftist response.
It is as obvious as the main-stream news hacks.
He couldn't win. If he kept it a secret, he would be criticized for hiding an important health issue.
He carefully notified everyone that the lymphoma was benign, that it was discovered THREE YEARS AGO, and that it WASN'T an issue that would affect his health or his ability.
HE didn't make a big deal out of it.
YOU EXTREMIST LIBERALS WITH YOUR SPECIOUS AGENDAS are the ones making the big deal out of it.
Reply:Fred Thompson has not used his lymphoma as a campaign tactic. It will probably keep him from being nominated.
I really like Fred Thompson, but I use the same analysis for him that I do for Mrs. Edwards. My heart goes out to both of them. But our nation needs a President who is focused on our nation's health, and not their own.
Reply:he dnt got my suppoert. young republicans. for Obama, if not him then its Hill Dogg. : Ms. Hillary C.
Reply:They are all worried that he'll energize the Conservative Base. (which he will) And attacking someone, is their only way of feeling better than someone.
Reply:re: my question that you answered.
I guess some people are too stupid to realize that rates of aboriton differ in various places and at various points in time.
Maybe someone with a brain who wasn't lying about the desire to reduce abortion rates would take the time to learn about it.
And, maybe he would have sheep voting for him and his lies.
What kind of lymphoma does Fred Thompson has?
There are many kinds of lynphoma, some are mild, others are very serious. God gives the republican the mild kind to give him/her time to repent before death.
What kind of lymphoma does Fred Thompson has?
non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
What kind of lymphoma does Fred Thompson has?
non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Non-hodgkin's lymphoma experience?
My boyfriend has large b-cell nhl and is about to do a month of radiation. What should we expect? Has anyone ever had a boyfriend or husband with cancer? Can you email me?
Non-hodgkin's lymphoma experience?
I had the same type of cancer. I guess he's through with chemo then? My radiation field was a square including the upper chest and neck. I got a horrendous sore throat during radiation. Also, I had shingles during radiation. The treatment itself didn't hurt, it was just like a long x-ray. But the buildup in the area causes your skin to get all red, like you're being microwaved or something. Use the best skin creme you can find. It'll be OK. It sure beats having cancer!!
Here's a site with great info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
Reply:Unfortunately my computer is acting up so I can't email you. What I can tell you is that I also have a Large B Cell Lymphoma right now, but I'm not doing radiation. Just chemo.
I would recommend visiting www.lymphoma.com for some more details. It's a great site for finding really accurate NHL information. There's also discussion boards where you can ask people questions that may have already or are currently going through radiation!
Good luck to your boyfriend!
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Non-hodgkin's lymphoma experience?
I had the same type of cancer. I guess he's through with chemo then? My radiation field was a square including the upper chest and neck. I got a horrendous sore throat during radiation. Also, I had shingles during radiation. The treatment itself didn't hurt, it was just like a long x-ray. But the buildup in the area causes your skin to get all red, like you're being microwaved or something. Use the best skin creme you can find. It'll be OK. It sure beats having cancer!!
Here's a site with great info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
Reply:Unfortunately my computer is acting up so I can't email you. What I can tell you is that I also have a Large B Cell Lymphoma right now, but I'm not doing radiation. Just chemo.
I would recommend visiting www.lymphoma.com for some more details. It's a great site for finding really accurate NHL information. There's also discussion boards where you can ask people questions that may have already or are currently going through radiation!
Good luck to your boyfriend!
wall flower
Can people with lymphoma donate their organs?
Since people with lymphoma are not eligible to donate blood, I would have to surmise that they would not be able to donate their organs. After all, the organs are nourished by blood. Sorry.
What is molt lymphoma???
It is a rare form of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma:
Cancer Backup: MALT Lymphoma
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Cancertyp...
Mucosa-Associated Lymphatic Tissue Lymphomas (MALT or MALToma)
http://www.lymphomainfo.net/nhl/types/ma...
MALT Lymphoma
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MALT_lympho...
What is molt lymphoma???
http://jvi.asm.org/cgi/content/full/76/3...
It's a good/healthy topic please follow the above link.
Reply:I think you mean "Malt" lymphoma. Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphomas: All marginal zone lymphomas account for about 4% of lymphomas. The cells are small.
Most MALT lymphomas arise in the stomach and are thought to initially occur due to an infection by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, which is also the cause of stomach ulcers. Other possible sites of MALT lymphomas include the lung, skin, thyroid, salivary gland, and tissues surrounding the eye. Usually it is confined to the area where it began and is not widespread. Many of these other MALT lymphomas are also associated with bacteria or viruses.
The average age for patients with this lymphoma is about 60. It is a slow growing lymphoma and is often curable in its early stages. We often use antibiotics as the first treatment for this type of lymphoma, especially in MALT lymphoma of the stomach, associated with Helicobacter pylori infection.
Reply:I don't know either.
But, here's the site with the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
Cancer Backup: MALT Lymphoma
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Cancertyp...
Mucosa-Associated Lymphatic Tissue Lymphomas (MALT or MALToma)
http://www.lymphomainfo.net/nhl/types/ma...
MALT Lymphoma
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MALT_lympho...
What is molt lymphoma???
http://jvi.asm.org/cgi/content/full/76/3...
It's a good/healthy topic please follow the above link.
Reply:I think you mean "Malt" lymphoma. Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphomas: All marginal zone lymphomas account for about 4% of lymphomas. The cells are small.
Most MALT lymphomas arise in the stomach and are thought to initially occur due to an infection by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, which is also the cause of stomach ulcers. Other possible sites of MALT lymphomas include the lung, skin, thyroid, salivary gland, and tissues surrounding the eye. Usually it is confined to the area where it began and is not widespread. Many of these other MALT lymphomas are also associated with bacteria or viruses.
The average age for patients with this lymphoma is about 60. It is a slow growing lymphoma and is often curable in its early stages. We often use antibiotics as the first treatment for this type of lymphoma, especially in MALT lymphoma of the stomach, associated with Helicobacter pylori infection.
Reply:I don't know either.
But, here's the site with the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
Is non-Hodgkin lymphoma in the lungs curable?
I'm not positive about cureable, but it is at least treatable.
Here is the site with the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
peach fruit
Here is the site with the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
peach fruit
Chemotherapy low grade lymphoma 80 years old?
Please add to your Question. I had chemo for 6 months+, not fun but it worked. When a person is 80 it is much harder on them. Do you feel like you are pretty healthy otherwise? Do people in your family have long lives? What is your activity level? Do you go on walks or other type of exercise? How is your cholesterol and heart? All these things are factors in deciding to have or not to even have chemo. If you are already getting chemo try a nutritional drink like Boost (actually tastes good) or my favorite food that I could tolerate was baked egg custard, Find something that you really like and have it on hand. If you decide not to have chemo there are still things you can do. The obvious is nutrition. One that I used was affirmations, to do this lay quietly and think about your body as a whole. In your mind or out loud repeat "my body has the power to heal itself" say this over and over while mentally scanning your body top of head to toes until you feel you have said it enough. Do this daily. Stay as positive as you can and try to enjoy every day. Check out the Mayo Hospital web site, lots of good info there. I wish you the best.
My dog has lymphoma, and he's on chemo. how long will he live?
he has no bumps on his chest / neck so he won't have trouble breahting. pleaseeee! he can understand any thing a human says. when my mom nods her head, he'll come over to the table and eat something my mom has. he's my mom's best friends, and he's smart. please help!
My dog has lymphoma, and he's on chemo. how long will he live?
My dog died of lymphoma.
I am sorry to hear that.
My dog had intestinal lymphoma which is internal.
He didn't live very long.
Reply:That depends on the stage it was caught at.A vet oncologist would be the best for your dog.good luck
Reply:When we use Chemo in Lymphoma cases at our hospital, it usually gives the dog another 6months-1 year. I am so sorry your dog has been diagnosed with cancer. Cancer sucks. I am so very sorry....
Reply:I would definately suggest that you or your mom ask the veterinarian that is giving the chemo, every pet is different and will respond to the treatment differently. I think only after looking at the results of bloodwork %26amp; other tests that you can get an accurate prognosis.
I do know that sometimes they can live over a year at least if they are having chemotherapy.
Reply:On average, a dog with lymphoma that is being treated with chemotherapy lives about 12 months. This is an average. Most dogs live 12 months and some live longer, but some dogs live less than 12 months. It is important to play with your friend and give him lots of special attention. I'm very sorry this has happened to your friend.
Reply:A lot will depend on how early it was caught, how far and where it might have spread and how aggressive a form of cancer it happens to be.
A vet oncologist can tell you that but it is hard to predict. I do know that some dogs respond well at first to Chemo and then fail rapidly - some respond slowly and some not at all.
I feel sorry for you and your mom and your wonderful friend. This is hard for all of you and I hope that everything works out. If not - I know that you will find piece in the love that your dog knew you all had for him.
Reply:Probably not all that long, so stop wasting time; instead of drowning in the sorrow, %26amp; give him all the loving care you can. Give him lots of hugs %26amp; kisses on his cheek, %26amp; just sit by him %26amp; hold on to every precious moment you have left with him. If he sleeps on the floor, make a pallet %26amp; sleep there by him; I'[ve lost several dogs, %26amp; they all want to be close to you before they have to leave. They like your hands on them, too, so massage his muscles a lot; anything that will let the guy know you're there for him. It'll make the both of you much calmer, %26amp; leave you with really good thoughts.
My dog has lymphoma, and he's on chemo. how long will he live?
My dog died of lymphoma.
I am sorry to hear that.
My dog had intestinal lymphoma which is internal.
He didn't live very long.
Reply:That depends on the stage it was caught at.A vet oncologist would be the best for your dog.good luck
Reply:When we use Chemo in Lymphoma cases at our hospital, it usually gives the dog another 6months-1 year. I am so sorry your dog has been diagnosed with cancer. Cancer sucks. I am so very sorry....
Reply:I would definately suggest that you or your mom ask the veterinarian that is giving the chemo, every pet is different and will respond to the treatment differently. I think only after looking at the results of bloodwork %26amp; other tests that you can get an accurate prognosis.
I do know that sometimes they can live over a year at least if they are having chemotherapy.
Reply:On average, a dog with lymphoma that is being treated with chemotherapy lives about 12 months. This is an average. Most dogs live 12 months and some live longer, but some dogs live less than 12 months. It is important to play with your friend and give him lots of special attention. I'm very sorry this has happened to your friend.
Reply:A lot will depend on how early it was caught, how far and where it might have spread and how aggressive a form of cancer it happens to be.
A vet oncologist can tell you that but it is hard to predict. I do know that some dogs respond well at first to Chemo and then fail rapidly - some respond slowly and some not at all.
I feel sorry for you and your mom and your wonderful friend. This is hard for all of you and I hope that everything works out. If not - I know that you will find piece in the love that your dog knew you all had for him.
Reply:Probably not all that long, so stop wasting time; instead of drowning in the sorrow, %26amp; give him all the loving care you can. Give him lots of hugs %26amp; kisses on his cheek, %26amp; just sit by him %26amp; hold on to every precious moment you have left with him. If he sleeps on the floor, make a pallet %26amp; sleep there by him; I'[ve lost several dogs, %26amp; they all want to be close to you before they have to leave. They like your hands on them, too, so massage his muscles a lot; anything that will let the guy know you're there for him. It'll make the both of you much calmer, %26amp; leave you with really good thoughts.
Could someone have Lymphoma, although his blood results are absolutely normal (normal number of white cells) ?
Yes, it's very common for patients with many types of lymphoma to have a normal WBC count.
Could someone have Lymphoma, although his blood results are absolutely normal (normal number of white cells) ?
I personally never had any normal results. I would think if you had lymphoma there would be some lymph nodes that are swollen.
Reply:Yes. lymphoma does not always affect blood cells.
Could someone have Lymphoma, although his blood results are absolutely normal (normal number of white cells) ?
I personally never had any normal results. I would think if you had lymphoma there would be some lymph nodes that are swollen.
Reply:Yes. lymphoma does not always affect blood cells.
How deadly is lymphoma B & what type of treatment is used to fight it.?
Are you referring to Non-Hodgkin's B-Cell Lymphoma? I'd love to give you more information on this issue, if you can refine your question. There are many different classifications of NH Lymphoma. Treatment will depend on the specific type of cancer.
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What kind of lymphoma does Fred Thompson has?
There are many kinds of lynphoma, some are mild, others are very serious. God gives the republican the mild kind to give him/her time to repent before death.
What kind of lymphoma does Fred Thompson has?
i hear that there are 30 types of lymphomas........his is
non-hodgkins,which may be harder to treat....his type is only 25 % of population that has this....so it is a rare type.....they say he has it for 2 yrs now.....guess he is on track.....
Reply:I don't think he has said which specific lymphoma he has. All that I've heard is it is a Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.
As for the God comment, cancer effects Democrats, Republicans and, everyone one other political idealogy equally. I think it was an inappropriate comment and, I am saying this as a liberal Democrat.
Reply:That comment about God and a named person is offensive.
What kind of lymphoma does Fred Thompson has?
i hear that there are 30 types of lymphomas........his is
non-hodgkins,which may be harder to treat....his type is only 25 % of population that has this....so it is a rare type.....they say he has it for 2 yrs now.....guess he is on track.....
Reply:I don't think he has said which specific lymphoma he has. All that I've heard is it is a Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.
As for the God comment, cancer effects Democrats, Republicans and, everyone one other political idealogy equally. I think it was an inappropriate comment and, I am saying this as a liberal Democrat.
Reply:That comment about God and a named person is offensive.
What is lymphatic lymphoma?
how to cure and ways in diagnosing it...
What is lymphatic lymphoma?
I was diagnosed with stage IV follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1999. It was designated as "poor prognosis" meaning a high probability of relapse. Because of this, I underwent alternating triple therapy followed by an autologous stem cell transplant that year. (Autologous means that you are your own donor. There's no chance of rejection in this kind of transplant.)
After 16 months, I relapsed, and this time was treated with taxol, topetecan, and rituximab. This was highly successful in knocking down the cancer. In addition, all my siblings were tested and one was a perfect match, so I underwent an allogenic stem cell transplant from her. I've been in remission now for 5 years, and my doctor used the "cured" word last month, and no more CT scans will be necessary.
Everyone's case is slightly different, so your oncologist will act accordingly. What I would STRONGLY recommend is going to an oncologist who specializes in lymphoma and related diseases (like leukemia/myleoma). They will have the latest information. Definitely ask about rituximab. It specifically targets the types of cells that get cancer and leaves the others alone.
Reply:Lymphoma is cancer of the Lymphatic system.
Read all about it at the website below.
Good luck!
Reply:Cancer of the Lymphoid. Very difficult cure. Common treatment is Kemo therapy. Diagnosis is sometimes in its late stages as pain in the underarms.
Reply:Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymph system, so "lymphatic lymphoma" is a redundancy -- you hardly ever hear it spoken that way. There's no cure - only hope of long-term remission. Treatment options vary, as do the forms of Lymphoma. Common treatment options are surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and stem cell transplants.
Lymphoma is usually diagnosed with blood work and accompanying radiology scans, such as CTs, MRIS and PET scans. Now, the reason for going to the doctor in the first place (in order for them to diagnose it) varies from patient to patient...as the cancer can affect different aspects of your body -- therefore causing pain, discomfort, or interruption in normal body function in many different places.
Your best bet to learn more about the disease is to visit reputable websites like the Lymphoma Research Foundation http://www.lymphoma.org or the American Cancer Association http://www.cancer.org
My husband was diagnosed with stage IV Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and received chemotherapy and an autologous stem cell transplant and has been in remission for almost 4 years.
What is lymphatic lymphoma?
I was diagnosed with stage IV follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1999. It was designated as "poor prognosis" meaning a high probability of relapse. Because of this, I underwent alternating triple therapy followed by an autologous stem cell transplant that year. (Autologous means that you are your own donor. There's no chance of rejection in this kind of transplant.)
After 16 months, I relapsed, and this time was treated with taxol, topetecan, and rituximab. This was highly successful in knocking down the cancer. In addition, all my siblings were tested and one was a perfect match, so I underwent an allogenic stem cell transplant from her. I've been in remission now for 5 years, and my doctor used the "cured" word last month, and no more CT scans will be necessary.
Everyone's case is slightly different, so your oncologist will act accordingly. What I would STRONGLY recommend is going to an oncologist who specializes in lymphoma and related diseases (like leukemia/myleoma). They will have the latest information. Definitely ask about rituximab. It specifically targets the types of cells that get cancer and leaves the others alone.
Reply:Lymphoma is cancer of the Lymphatic system.
Read all about it at the website below.
Good luck!
Reply:Cancer of the Lymphoid. Very difficult cure. Common treatment is Kemo therapy. Diagnosis is sometimes in its late stages as pain in the underarms.
Reply:Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymph system, so "lymphatic lymphoma" is a redundancy -- you hardly ever hear it spoken that way. There's no cure - only hope of long-term remission. Treatment options vary, as do the forms of Lymphoma. Common treatment options are surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and stem cell transplants.
Lymphoma is usually diagnosed with blood work and accompanying radiology scans, such as CTs, MRIS and PET scans. Now, the reason for going to the doctor in the first place (in order for them to diagnose it) varies from patient to patient...as the cancer can affect different aspects of your body -- therefore causing pain, discomfort, or interruption in normal body function in many different places.
Your best bet to learn more about the disease is to visit reputable websites like the Lymphoma Research Foundation http://www.lymphoma.org or the American Cancer Association http://www.cancer.org
My husband was diagnosed with stage IV Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and received chemotherapy and an autologous stem cell transplant and has been in remission for almost 4 years.
Any low grade Lymphoma survivor? which transformed into high grade and chemo was given and disappeared?
I had an aggressive form of Lymphoma. I had diffuse large B cell NHL, stage IIe. I had 6 rounds of CHOP with Rituxan, and radiation. That seems to have done the trick so far. [3 years!]
Best wishes
Any low grade Lymphoma survivor? which transformed into high grade and chemo was given and disappeared?
Transformed low-grade lymphoma (into a higher grade) can be put back in remission, though it is tougher to do and the risk for relapse remains higher compared to patients with de novo high grade lymphoma. The treatment for the high grade disease can possibly cure it, though we do not expect it to cure the low grade component-- it will treat the low grade component well though. Patients with transformed lymphoma may be candidates for high-dose therapy and stem cell transplant depending on many factors, including age and health.
God bless, best wishes
Best wishes
Any low grade Lymphoma survivor? which transformed into high grade and chemo was given and disappeared?
Transformed low-grade lymphoma (into a higher grade) can be put back in remission, though it is tougher to do and the risk for relapse remains higher compared to patients with de novo high grade lymphoma. The treatment for the high grade disease can possibly cure it, though we do not expect it to cure the low grade component-- it will treat the low grade component well though. Patients with transformed lymphoma may be candidates for high-dose therapy and stem cell transplant depending on many factors, including age and health.
God bless, best wishes
Is This a Lymphoma?
For the past month an a half I have had an enlarged left supraclavicular lymph node (about the size of a golf ball). The doctor has done blood work that confirmed A: no infection viral or bacterial in my body B: severe anemia C: my wbc is 3.1 D: I have billirubin in my urine along with protien and E: my liver function is awlful. I have for the past 4 days spiked a temp of about 102 every evening. I had a chest xray and ct of my neck done today confirming the large large node....
I have also recently had biopsies done of my whole gi tract during endoscopy with no malingancies in my gi tract.
Anyone have any experience with this?
Is This a Lymphoma?
Keep pressing the docs until you get some answers. Have you had a course of antibiotics? If antibiotics didn't phase it, it could be a problem. There are many things that cause lymph nodes to swell, but you need to know for sure. Any itching? Night sweats? Weight loss?
Here is the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
Reply:yes most likly i am sorry to tell you that go to your family doctor so that they can send you for a chest x ray that will tell
Reply:Im not to familiar with lymphoma but i know its a cancer. A few weeks ago my lyphnode was about the size of a golf ball also after a week or two it went down. The doctor told me it was just a mild infection. But you should deffinatley go see some other specialists. 2nd opinions dont hurt.
**GOODLUCK**GODBLESS**
Reply:The only way to determine if it is Lymphoma, is to have a biopsy of the node, and a PET scan to see if there are other infected nodes
Reply:You are at the unfortunate place where Drs (and yourself) know something is wrong but haven't found out exactly what the problem is yet. You will need to have a CT scan, probably a PET scan, probably a biopsy and certainly more bloodwork before a definitive diagnosis is made. The time spent doing all this will suck and may seem like an eternity but should be complete in 2-3 weeks.
I will tell you that I have a close friend who recently was having all the symptoms of cancer including fevers, night sweats, cough and enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes on CT scan. Even his oncologist suspected advanced cancer. Finally, after a broncoscopy it was determined that he had sarcoidosis, a systemic autoimmune disease. Yes it was a serious ailment but certainly not the same as having cancer. The message here is to try and not waste time on the "what ifs". Concentrate on asking the right questions, making sure the diagnosis process is going as quickly as possible and keeping your spirits up so you will be ready to deal with whatever the problem might be. good luck
Reply:I have searched out this topic, did a little trimming here an there I hope it will informative to understand the nature of your disease:
About 58,870 new cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) will occur this year in the United States.
Lymphoma is a general term for a group of cancers that begin in the lymphatic system.
Lymphomas, including Hodgkin lymphoma, result from an injury to the DNA of a lymphocyte. Scientists know that the damage to the DNA occurs after birth and, therefore, is acquired rather than inherited. The damaged DNA in one lymphocyte produces a malignant change that leads to the uncontrolled and excessive growth of malignant lymphocytes. The accumulation of these cells results in tumor masses in lymph nodes and other collections of lymphatic tissue in the body.
Lymphomas generally start in lymph nodes or collections of lymphatic tissue in organs like the stomach or intestines. Lymphomas may involve the marrow and the blood in some cases. Lymphocytic leukemias originate and are most prominent in the marrow and spill over into the blood. They occasionally spread and involve the lymph nodes.
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is the sixth most common cancer in males and the fifth most common cancer in females in the United States. The age-adjusted incidence of non-Hodgkin lymphoma rose by 76 percent from 1975-79 to 2002-03, an annual percentage increase of 2.6 percent.
Age-specific incidence rates are 2.9/100,000 at ages 20-24 for males and 1.9/100,000 for females. By ages 60-64, they are 51.2/100,000 for males and 38.4/100,000 for females.
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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Symptoms and Signs
In most cases, patients seek attention because of the appearance of swollen glands in the neck, armpits or groin. These swollen lymph nodes are mostly painless. They are present for several weeks before attention is directed toward them. They are unresponsive to treatment with antibiotics.
Patients may experience loss of appetite and weight loss, along with nausea, vomiting, indigestion and abdominal pain or bloating. Sometimes a feeling of fullness may be present, the result of an enlarged liver, spleen or abdominal lymph nodes. Pressure or pain in the lower back, often extending down one or both legs, is another fairly common symptom. Other symptoms include itching, bone pain, headaches, constant coughing and abnormal pressure and congestion in the face, neck and upper chest.
General symptoms may include feeling tired, having a flu-like syndrome or aching all over. Fatigue may be the result of anemia. Others experience night sweats and some may have recurring high-grade or constant low-grade fevers. Since all these symptoms are common to many illnesses, from minor ailments to serious disorders, the correct diagnostic procedures must be performed in order to confirm or rule out the diagnosis of lymphoma.
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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Staging
(determining the extent of disease)
After the diagnosis is confirmed, the extent of the disease is determined. This is called "staging." The blood and the marrow are examined. Blood cell counts assess if anemia or low white cells or platelets are present or if lymphoma cells are in the blood. Examination of the bone marrow can detect the presence of lymphoma cells, as well. Other tests include: imaging studies of the chest and abdomen using CT or MR imaging to detect enlarged lymph nodes, liver, spleen, or kidneys.
Measurements of blood chemicals and other constituents look for chemical evidence of other organ involvement, such as liver or kidney dysfunction, and indicate whether immune globulins made by lymphocytes are deficient or abnormal.
A spinal tap (lumbar puncture) and/or imaging of the brain or spinal column may be required when the type of lymphoma or the patient's symptoms suggest the central nervous system (brain or spinal cord) might be affected. When all of the tests are completed, the physician determines the areas involved using the evidence at hand.
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Factors Influencing Treatment
Six major factors are used to determine whether treatment should be initiated immediately after diagnosis. Some of the sub-types of NHL progress at a more rapid pace. The selection of treatment may differ from one treatment facility to another.
1. Type of Lymphoma
The first factor is the class of lymphoma. More than thirty subtypes of specific lymphomas or closely related lymphocytic leukemias have been categorized. To simplify this classification, many oncologists group the various subtypes into whether, on average, the lymphoma is growing very slowly (low-grade) or progressing very rapidly (aggressive).
2. Stage of the Disease
The second consideration is the distribution of the lymphoma.
Stage I signifies the lymphoma can be detected in one lymph node area or in only one organ outside of lymph nodes.
Stage II indicates the involvement of two or more lymph node regions, which are near to each other, for example all are in the neck and chest, or in the abdomen.
Stage III represents the involvement of several lymph node regions in the neck and chest and abdomen.
Stage IV is used if there is widespread involvement of lymph node areas and organs such as lungs, liver, intestines and bone.
3. Cell Type
The third consideration is whether the lymphoma cells are most closely related to T cells, B cells or NK cells. This distinction is determined by the use of immunophenotyping or by molecular diagnostic techniques. These tests measure special features of the cells, which distinguish them as one or another of these three lymphocyte types. The aggressiveness or drug responsiveness of the lymphoma can be deduced, in part, from these measurements.
4. Extranodal involvement
The fourth consideration is whether organs outside of lymph nodes are involved as the approach to therapy is often affected. If the brain, liver or bones are involved, for example, the approach to treatment should consider these areas outside the lymph node.
5. Age
Advanced age of the patient (over 60) and concurrent medical conditions are also important considerations.
6. Body Reaction
The presence of a body reaction to lymphoma also influences the approach to treatment. Factors such as fever, exaggerated sweating and weight loss over 10 percent of body weight, referred to as B symptoms, are important findings. The designation A (as opposed to B) signifies the absence of these three findings.
Reply:Your case sounds a lot like mine. I too had the enlarged lymph glands, when removed with no malignancies I was sent to a hematologist and he did a bone marrow and was very good. He diagnosed me at that time with AIHA. I also went to the Mayo Clinic and it was confirmed that I have AIHA. My suggestion to you is to see a hematologist. You have the classic symptoms of AIHA.
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I have also recently had biopsies done of my whole gi tract during endoscopy with no malingancies in my gi tract.
Anyone have any experience with this?
Is This a Lymphoma?
Keep pressing the docs until you get some answers. Have you had a course of antibiotics? If antibiotics didn't phase it, it could be a problem. There are many things that cause lymph nodes to swell, but you need to know for sure. Any itching? Night sweats? Weight loss?
Here is the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
Reply:yes most likly i am sorry to tell you that go to your family doctor so that they can send you for a chest x ray that will tell
Reply:Im not to familiar with lymphoma but i know its a cancer. A few weeks ago my lyphnode was about the size of a golf ball also after a week or two it went down. The doctor told me it was just a mild infection. But you should deffinatley go see some other specialists. 2nd opinions dont hurt.
**GOODLUCK**GODBLESS**
Reply:The only way to determine if it is Lymphoma, is to have a biopsy of the node, and a PET scan to see if there are other infected nodes
Reply:You are at the unfortunate place where Drs (and yourself) know something is wrong but haven't found out exactly what the problem is yet. You will need to have a CT scan, probably a PET scan, probably a biopsy and certainly more bloodwork before a definitive diagnosis is made. The time spent doing all this will suck and may seem like an eternity but should be complete in 2-3 weeks.
I will tell you that I have a close friend who recently was having all the symptoms of cancer including fevers, night sweats, cough and enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes on CT scan. Even his oncologist suspected advanced cancer. Finally, after a broncoscopy it was determined that he had sarcoidosis, a systemic autoimmune disease. Yes it was a serious ailment but certainly not the same as having cancer. The message here is to try and not waste time on the "what ifs". Concentrate on asking the right questions, making sure the diagnosis process is going as quickly as possible and keeping your spirits up so you will be ready to deal with whatever the problem might be. good luck
Reply:I have searched out this topic, did a little trimming here an there I hope it will informative to understand the nature of your disease:
About 58,870 new cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) will occur this year in the United States.
Lymphoma is a general term for a group of cancers that begin in the lymphatic system.
Lymphomas, including Hodgkin lymphoma, result from an injury to the DNA of a lymphocyte. Scientists know that the damage to the DNA occurs after birth and, therefore, is acquired rather than inherited. The damaged DNA in one lymphocyte produces a malignant change that leads to the uncontrolled and excessive growth of malignant lymphocytes. The accumulation of these cells results in tumor masses in lymph nodes and other collections of lymphatic tissue in the body.
Lymphomas generally start in lymph nodes or collections of lymphatic tissue in organs like the stomach or intestines. Lymphomas may involve the marrow and the blood in some cases. Lymphocytic leukemias originate and are most prominent in the marrow and spill over into the blood. They occasionally spread and involve the lymph nodes.
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is the sixth most common cancer in males and the fifth most common cancer in females in the United States. The age-adjusted incidence of non-Hodgkin lymphoma rose by 76 percent from 1975-79 to 2002-03, an annual percentage increase of 2.6 percent.
Age-specific incidence rates are 2.9/100,000 at ages 20-24 for males and 1.9/100,000 for females. By ages 60-64, they are 51.2/100,000 for males and 38.4/100,000 for females.
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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Symptoms and Signs
In most cases, patients seek attention because of the appearance of swollen glands in the neck, armpits or groin. These swollen lymph nodes are mostly painless. They are present for several weeks before attention is directed toward them. They are unresponsive to treatment with antibiotics.
Patients may experience loss of appetite and weight loss, along with nausea, vomiting, indigestion and abdominal pain or bloating. Sometimes a feeling of fullness may be present, the result of an enlarged liver, spleen or abdominal lymph nodes. Pressure or pain in the lower back, often extending down one or both legs, is another fairly common symptom. Other symptoms include itching, bone pain, headaches, constant coughing and abnormal pressure and congestion in the face, neck and upper chest.
General symptoms may include feeling tired, having a flu-like syndrome or aching all over. Fatigue may be the result of anemia. Others experience night sweats and some may have recurring high-grade or constant low-grade fevers. Since all these symptoms are common to many illnesses, from minor ailments to serious disorders, the correct diagnostic procedures must be performed in order to confirm or rule out the diagnosis of lymphoma.
Return to top.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Staging
(determining the extent of disease)
After the diagnosis is confirmed, the extent of the disease is determined. This is called "staging." The blood and the marrow are examined. Blood cell counts assess if anemia or low white cells or platelets are present or if lymphoma cells are in the blood. Examination of the bone marrow can detect the presence of lymphoma cells, as well. Other tests include: imaging studies of the chest and abdomen using CT or MR imaging to detect enlarged lymph nodes, liver, spleen, or kidneys.
Measurements of blood chemicals and other constituents look for chemical evidence of other organ involvement, such as liver or kidney dysfunction, and indicate whether immune globulins made by lymphocytes are deficient or abnormal.
A spinal tap (lumbar puncture) and/or imaging of the brain or spinal column may be required when the type of lymphoma or the patient's symptoms suggest the central nervous system (brain or spinal cord) might be affected. When all of the tests are completed, the physician determines the areas involved using the evidence at hand.
Return to top.
Factors Influencing Treatment
Six major factors are used to determine whether treatment should be initiated immediately after diagnosis. Some of the sub-types of NHL progress at a more rapid pace. The selection of treatment may differ from one treatment facility to another.
1. Type of Lymphoma
The first factor is the class of lymphoma. More than thirty subtypes of specific lymphomas or closely related lymphocytic leukemias have been categorized. To simplify this classification, many oncologists group the various subtypes into whether, on average, the lymphoma is growing very slowly (low-grade) or progressing very rapidly (aggressive).
2. Stage of the Disease
The second consideration is the distribution of the lymphoma.
Stage I signifies the lymphoma can be detected in one lymph node area or in only one organ outside of lymph nodes.
Stage II indicates the involvement of two or more lymph node regions, which are near to each other, for example all are in the neck and chest, or in the abdomen.
Stage III represents the involvement of several lymph node regions in the neck and chest and abdomen.
Stage IV is used if there is widespread involvement of lymph node areas and organs such as lungs, liver, intestines and bone.
3. Cell Type
The third consideration is whether the lymphoma cells are most closely related to T cells, B cells or NK cells. This distinction is determined by the use of immunophenotyping or by molecular diagnostic techniques. These tests measure special features of the cells, which distinguish them as one or another of these three lymphocyte types. The aggressiveness or drug responsiveness of the lymphoma can be deduced, in part, from these measurements.
4. Extranodal involvement
The fourth consideration is whether organs outside of lymph nodes are involved as the approach to therapy is often affected. If the brain, liver or bones are involved, for example, the approach to treatment should consider these areas outside the lymph node.
5. Age
Advanced age of the patient (over 60) and concurrent medical conditions are also important considerations.
6. Body Reaction
The presence of a body reaction to lymphoma also influences the approach to treatment. Factors such as fever, exaggerated sweating and weight loss over 10 percent of body weight, referred to as B symptoms, are important findings. The designation A (as opposed to B) signifies the absence of these three findings.
Reply:Your case sounds a lot like mine. I too had the enlarged lymph glands, when removed with no malignancies I was sent to a hematologist and he did a bone marrow and was very good. He diagnosed me at that time with AIHA. I also went to the Mayo Clinic and it was confirmed that I have AIHA. My suggestion to you is to see a hematologist. You have the classic symptoms of AIHA.
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How bad is lymphoma of the skin? Is it cureable?
Just found out my dad has it.
How bad is lymphoma of the skin? Is it cureable?
There are numerous types of cutaneous lymphoma with different prognosis. One of the more common varieties of this rare type of lymphoma is cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, formerly called mycosis fungoides.
Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma is not curable but for the majority of people diagnosed with it, assuming they seek proper treatment, will live a normal lifespan and die from something else other than the CTCL. Most people diagnosed with CTCL will need to undergo treatment from time to time, sometimes for long periods of time, but the disease usually remains confined to the skin and often more of a chronic nuisance rather than a life threatening illness. A small percentage of people with cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, usually those affected with tumors or blood involvement at time of diagnosis will pass away within 2-15 years. The good news is that even very aggressive CTCL is now treatable with stem cell transplants and sometimes complete remission results. Only time will tell whether or not these people are truly cured.
Here is the web page for the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation. If your dad has CTCL then I suggest that you join their listserv so he can keep up with new treatments and best Drs. Because cutaneous lymphomas are relatively rare the people who do best are those who are treated by a Dr with many cutaneous lymphoma patients or at a cutaneous lymphoma clinic such as those found at MD Anderson, Stanford, Yale, NW, Vanderbilt and elsewhere. See the CLF web page for more information including additional listings of expert Drs in cutaneous lymphoma.
http://www.clfoundation.org/
Reply:Cutaneous Lymphoma
Lymphoma that starts in the skin is called primary cutaneous (skin) lymphoma. Most of these lymphomas are the T-cell type and are called cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Mycosis fungoides and Sezary's syndrome are other names for CTCL. Diagnosis, staging, and treatment of cutaneous lymphoma is not the same as that for NHL that starts in lymph nodes and other organs.
Patients with CTCL may have localized or extensive skin thickening and/or redness. They may develop nodules (lumps) of the skin. A skin biopsy is needed to diagnose CTCL. Some cases of CTCL may be very difficult to recognize under a microscope, and special studies of the biopsy sample, such as flow cytometry or molecular genetic analysis, are often helpful. Skin involvement may be treated by topical chemotherapy (chemotherapy drugs applied directly to the skin). Other options include electron beam radiation therapy (a type of radiation that can kill cancer cells in the skin without much damage to deeper tissues), cis-retinoic acid (a drug chemically related to vitamin A), and psoralen with ultraviolet light (combination of a drug and "sun-lamp" that may help kill CTCL cells).
Once CTCL has spread to lymph nodes or other organs, chemotherapy is usually needed. Drugs used include Adriamycin, cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, bleomycin, and prednisone (alone or in combination). Nucleoside analogs (Pentostatin, 2-CDA or fludarabine) and interferon are sometimes used. Investigational biological therapies using monoclonal antibodies are being studied in clinical trials.
Good luck.
DS
How bad is lymphoma of the skin? Is it cureable?
There are numerous types of cutaneous lymphoma with different prognosis. One of the more common varieties of this rare type of lymphoma is cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, formerly called mycosis fungoides.
Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma is not curable but for the majority of people diagnosed with it, assuming they seek proper treatment, will live a normal lifespan and die from something else other than the CTCL. Most people diagnosed with CTCL will need to undergo treatment from time to time, sometimes for long periods of time, but the disease usually remains confined to the skin and often more of a chronic nuisance rather than a life threatening illness. A small percentage of people with cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, usually those affected with tumors or blood involvement at time of diagnosis will pass away within 2-15 years. The good news is that even very aggressive CTCL is now treatable with stem cell transplants and sometimes complete remission results. Only time will tell whether or not these people are truly cured.
Here is the web page for the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation. If your dad has CTCL then I suggest that you join their listserv so he can keep up with new treatments and best Drs. Because cutaneous lymphomas are relatively rare the people who do best are those who are treated by a Dr with many cutaneous lymphoma patients or at a cutaneous lymphoma clinic such as those found at MD Anderson, Stanford, Yale, NW, Vanderbilt and elsewhere. See the CLF web page for more information including additional listings of expert Drs in cutaneous lymphoma.
http://www.clfoundation.org/
Reply:Cutaneous Lymphoma
Lymphoma that starts in the skin is called primary cutaneous (skin) lymphoma. Most of these lymphomas are the T-cell type and are called cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Mycosis fungoides and Sezary's syndrome are other names for CTCL. Diagnosis, staging, and treatment of cutaneous lymphoma is not the same as that for NHL that starts in lymph nodes and other organs.
Patients with CTCL may have localized or extensive skin thickening and/or redness. They may develop nodules (lumps) of the skin. A skin biopsy is needed to diagnose CTCL. Some cases of CTCL may be very difficult to recognize under a microscope, and special studies of the biopsy sample, such as flow cytometry or molecular genetic analysis, are often helpful. Skin involvement may be treated by topical chemotherapy (chemotherapy drugs applied directly to the skin). Other options include electron beam radiation therapy (a type of radiation that can kill cancer cells in the skin without much damage to deeper tissues), cis-retinoic acid (a drug chemically related to vitamin A), and psoralen with ultraviolet light (combination of a drug and "sun-lamp" that may help kill CTCL cells).
Once CTCL has spread to lymph nodes or other organs, chemotherapy is usually needed. Drugs used include Adriamycin, cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, bleomycin, and prednisone (alone or in combination). Nucleoside analogs (Pentostatin, 2-CDA or fludarabine) and interferon are sometimes used. Investigational biological therapies using monoclonal antibodies are being studied in clinical trials.
Good luck.
DS
Do i have lymphoma?
i have 2 bumps on my neck.
im tierd and depressed.
i have an itchy rash on my arms.
and my knees are weak.
ive tested negetive for mono.
what do you think?
Do i have lymphoma?
the possibility of having lymphoma can only been told by an oncologist . There are many things that can cause lumps like viruses, flu , cat scratch ,
It is advisable to go to and oncologist for further tests .
I am a lymphoma patient grade one stage four I do not have any symptoms . The only way they knew was by doing a bone and marrow biopsy also the surgical removal of the lymph node .
So please go and have that looked after by a professional .
Reply:Have you seen a doctor? I am sure there are other explanations, but they would be qualified to perform tests.
Reply:I haven't qualified yet, and I'm not touching that with a 10 foot pole.
I wouldn't jump straight to cancer from a collection of non-specific symptoms though.
Reply:Sometimes, The lymph nodes are swollen just due to some infection. If it is continuous for a long time, you better seek for a medical attention. To find out whether you have lymphoma, you need a biopsy to conform it.
im tierd and depressed.
i have an itchy rash on my arms.
and my knees are weak.
ive tested negetive for mono.
what do you think?
Do i have lymphoma?
the possibility of having lymphoma can only been told by an oncologist . There are many things that can cause lumps like viruses, flu , cat scratch ,
It is advisable to go to and oncologist for further tests .
I am a lymphoma patient grade one stage four I do not have any symptoms . The only way they knew was by doing a bone and marrow biopsy also the surgical removal of the lymph node .
So please go and have that looked after by a professional .
Reply:Have you seen a doctor? I am sure there are other explanations, but they would be qualified to perform tests.
Reply:I haven't qualified yet, and I'm not touching that with a 10 foot pole.
I wouldn't jump straight to cancer from a collection of non-specific symptoms though.
Reply:Sometimes, The lymph nodes are swollen just due to some infection. If it is continuous for a long time, you better seek for a medical attention. To find out whether you have lymphoma, you need a biopsy to conform it.
Can Burkitt's lymphoma be passed down from parents? Also,is it sex linked or autosomal, dominant or recessive?
Burkitt's lymphoma is believed to be caused by the Epstein-Barr virus in children with immune systems weakened by chronic malaria.
So, it is not genetic but environmentally caused.
So, it is not genetic but environmentally caused.
What is brucker lymphoma?
my 14 yr old nephew was diaagnosed with it
What is brucker lymphoma?
I don't know .. I tried looking it up on the web just out of curiosity and nothing came up about it...Sorry for your son.
Reply:Im guessing you mean burkitt's lymphoma. a good site for information on all lymphomas is www.lymphomation.org
What is brucker lymphoma?
I don't know .. I tried looking it up on the web just out of curiosity and nothing came up about it...Sorry for your son.
Reply:Im guessing you mean burkitt's lymphoma. a good site for information on all lymphomas is www.lymphomation.org
My son has lymphoma and is going through chemo, he is also going to court and has been sentenced to 4 months?
in prison. the judge said he can have chemo in prison but it will take awhile to set it up, so my son will disrupt his treatment which could jeopardize his life, but the judge and his public defender act like they can't do anything about it. what can i do?
My son has lymphoma and is going through chemo, he is also going to court and has been sentenced to 4 months?
Get a better lawyer. If you cannot afford one, you may be able to find one who, under the circumstances, will do it pro-bono.
If he's not a flight-risk, he should be allowed to do his time under house-arrest, not in a stinking prison!
#$%%26amp;^ public defenders!
Reply:Without knowing what he did, it's hard to say, but I would contact your Congressmen.
Reply:Cruel and Unusual Punishment.
You're not supposed to die in jail from something which is a right - healthcare.
Reply:If he needs care and you can certifiy it - then it needs to be on schedule- or he has a cause of action against the system. If it is county jail then I suggest you contact the county health department or health officer - whomever is in charge of jail health care. How about the newspaper?
Reply:I would talk to Social Services, because even though he is in prison he still ha sthe right to medical care expecially if it is life threatening.
Next I would talk to a lawyer, because if anything happenes to your son such as his illness turns for the worse and it was do too non medical treatement---YOU CAN SUE
Lastly---%26gt; Pray and make sure your son gets on the right terms with Jesus Christ..Because all things are possible through him!
Reply:Should have thought of this before committing the crime eh?
Reply:All prisioners have the right to seek medical attention, they will escort him to hospital for Chemo if the facility is not ready in the prison.
My son has lymphoma and is going through chemo, he is also going to court and has been sentenced to 4 months?
Get a better lawyer. If you cannot afford one, you may be able to find one who, under the circumstances, will do it pro-bono.
If he's not a flight-risk, he should be allowed to do his time under house-arrest, not in a stinking prison!
#$%%26amp;^ public defenders!
Reply:Without knowing what he did, it's hard to say, but I would contact your Congressmen.
Reply:Cruel and Unusual Punishment.
You're not supposed to die in jail from something which is a right - healthcare.
Reply:If he needs care and you can certifiy it - then it needs to be on schedule- or he has a cause of action against the system. If it is county jail then I suggest you contact the county health department or health officer - whomever is in charge of jail health care. How about the newspaper?
Reply:I would talk to Social Services, because even though he is in prison he still ha sthe right to medical care expecially if it is life threatening.
Next I would talk to a lawyer, because if anything happenes to your son such as his illness turns for the worse and it was do too non medical treatement---YOU CAN SUE
Lastly---%26gt; Pray and make sure your son gets on the right terms with Jesus Christ..Because all things are possible through him!
Reply:Should have thought of this before committing the crime eh?
Reply:All prisioners have the right to seek medical attention, they will escort him to hospital for Chemo if the facility is not ready in the prison.
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
can some one tell me what it does to the body and what is the life span.
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
There are many different types of NHL. So if you could say which one it would help answer.
It oftens manifests itself as lumps in the lymphatic areas of the body, such as groin, armpit, neck etc. It is a cancer and is treated as such. Chemotherapy and surgery, sometimes radiotherapy.
Depending on the type of NHL, the life-span varies. Not sure if you mean survival chance or life-span of the illness. Some NHL can be treated with normal drugs, but only in very mild cases. Survival for the diagnosed depends on the response to treatment, but success rates are quite high if caught at stage 1 or stage 2 (this is where only 1 or 2 lymph areas are infected) Stage 3 is where it spreads inside the diaphragm and Stage 4 is multiple spread and is the most serious of all.
If you want any more info, drop me a mail. I've had this so hence I can tell you a lot about it
Reply:There are lots of different types of NHL, and they respond to treatment differently. I had aggressive diffuse large B cell NHL. It responded to treatment very well. It's been 2 years since my treatment, with no recurrence.
Here is the site with the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best Wishes!
how to grow pomegranate
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
There are many different types of NHL. So if you could say which one it would help answer.
It oftens manifests itself as lumps in the lymphatic areas of the body, such as groin, armpit, neck etc. It is a cancer and is treated as such. Chemotherapy and surgery, sometimes radiotherapy.
Depending on the type of NHL, the life-span varies. Not sure if you mean survival chance or life-span of the illness. Some NHL can be treated with normal drugs, but only in very mild cases. Survival for the diagnosed depends on the response to treatment, but success rates are quite high if caught at stage 1 or stage 2 (this is where only 1 or 2 lymph areas are infected) Stage 3 is where it spreads inside the diaphragm and Stage 4 is multiple spread and is the most serious of all.
If you want any more info, drop me a mail. I've had this so hence I can tell you a lot about it
Reply:There are lots of different types of NHL, and they respond to treatment differently. I had aggressive diffuse large B cell NHL. It responded to treatment very well. It's been 2 years since my treatment, with no recurrence.
Here is the site with the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best Wishes!
how to grow pomegranate
My dog has lymphoma (cancer). Without treatments she will die, should we spend the money or put her to sleep?
She is a sheltie, 9 and a half years old. She is like a member of the family.
My dog has lymphoma (cancer). Without treatments she will die, should we spend the money or put her to sleep?
I work at a vet clinic, and one of the veterinarians I work with specialized in cancer, so we see a lot of patients with lymphoma. There are two directions that owners usually take. One is treating it with chemo therapy and the other is making them as comfortable as possible for the time they have left. Talk to your veterinarian about which option is best for your dog. If she is otherwise healthy and feeling good your vet might recommend treatment. If you have the money, I would go for that. A lady I work with has a cat that is in remission from lymphoma, it has been almost a year and a half since she has had any problems. But really your veterinarian will be able to give you the best advice. Good Luck!
Reply:if your dog is old and beat u you should put it to sleep but if you think it may have a long life try to help it stay alive
Reply:Depends on your financial state..
It is all about the money
Good Luck
sew
Reply:you need to consider several things. can you afford treatment, will the dog be the same after or still not return to its pre cancer state. i know it is hard to let an animal go but keeping it around for your own benefit doesnt help anyone. consider also the life span of your dog. if it is 10 or so years you know what you have to do. best of luck. you will make the right choice.
Reply:It's a painful decision.
I don't know how long Shelties live... or how active a working dog she is. or if she's a family pet.
My dogs I would do more for only because they are working members of the family on our farm. A 9 year old Pyr is OLD and it's not worth the cost of treatment in most cases to prolongue their lives such a small amount.
We cannot make your decision. Only you can.
Weigh the factors.
Is she a working, active dog?
How long is a normal life span?
Can you afford the treatment?
You have to consider all the facts.
My father died of cancer.. he felt that, if there was no quality of life, it was not worth doing the treatment.
Reply:I am so sorry about the cancer. The best thing for you and the dog would be to put her to sleep and end her pain. Dogs come and go just like us, whats more is that also like us is that there is not always the 100% chance that they will live even if you spend thousands of dollars on treatments.
Reply:If there is a chance the cancer will go into remission I would spend the money. Think, if it were your mother or child, would you do it for them? Pets are family too. If you can't afford it most vets offer payment plans and there is also health insurance for pets. For future reference, feed your pets 100% organic food, such as Organix or Newman's Organics. This may be expensive, but you will save a lot of money from your pet getting cancer later in life and the medical bills from that; it is also better for your pet's health, better for the environment, and better for farm workers. Most pet foods contain a lot of chemicals and meat by-products, which are not good for them. Go to Whole Food, or Petco to find some good food.
Reply:You should ask the vet if the dog will be in constant pain even with the medication. If so, you might want to put her to sleep, because it might not be worth the pain. But if she seems healthy, and if she won't be in any pain, you might want to get the treatments. I hope your dog gets better!
Reply:there is no right answer for everybody. it depends on your pet. treatments can get pricey and most of the time your only buying a few extra years at the most. and the treatments are ongoing. even if she is in remission she will still need to come back regularly for monitoring. my only experience is with chemotherapy. dogs don't have as hard a time with it as people do. if you talk to your vet he should be honest with telling you what he would do in your situation. also, i would always always get a second opinion. sadly, it boils down to your financial situation. but if i could afford it i would do it, as long as your pet's quality of life is good.
My dog has lymphoma (cancer). Without treatments she will die, should we spend the money or put her to sleep?
I work at a vet clinic, and one of the veterinarians I work with specialized in cancer, so we see a lot of patients with lymphoma. There are two directions that owners usually take. One is treating it with chemo therapy and the other is making them as comfortable as possible for the time they have left. Talk to your veterinarian about which option is best for your dog. If she is otherwise healthy and feeling good your vet might recommend treatment. If you have the money, I would go for that. A lady I work with has a cat that is in remission from lymphoma, it has been almost a year and a half since she has had any problems. But really your veterinarian will be able to give you the best advice. Good Luck!
Reply:if your dog is old and beat u you should put it to sleep but if you think it may have a long life try to help it stay alive
Reply:Depends on your financial state..
It is all about the money
Good Luck
sew
Reply:you need to consider several things. can you afford treatment, will the dog be the same after or still not return to its pre cancer state. i know it is hard to let an animal go but keeping it around for your own benefit doesnt help anyone. consider also the life span of your dog. if it is 10 or so years you know what you have to do. best of luck. you will make the right choice.
Reply:It's a painful decision.
I don't know how long Shelties live... or how active a working dog she is. or if she's a family pet.
My dogs I would do more for only because they are working members of the family on our farm. A 9 year old Pyr is OLD and it's not worth the cost of treatment in most cases to prolongue their lives such a small amount.
We cannot make your decision. Only you can.
Weigh the factors.
Is she a working, active dog?
How long is a normal life span?
Can you afford the treatment?
You have to consider all the facts.
My father died of cancer.. he felt that, if there was no quality of life, it was not worth doing the treatment.
Reply:I am so sorry about the cancer. The best thing for you and the dog would be to put her to sleep and end her pain. Dogs come and go just like us, whats more is that also like us is that there is not always the 100% chance that they will live even if you spend thousands of dollars on treatments.
Reply:If there is a chance the cancer will go into remission I would spend the money. Think, if it were your mother or child, would you do it for them? Pets are family too. If you can't afford it most vets offer payment plans and there is also health insurance for pets. For future reference, feed your pets 100% organic food, such as Organix or Newman's Organics. This may be expensive, but you will save a lot of money from your pet getting cancer later in life and the medical bills from that; it is also better for your pet's health, better for the environment, and better for farm workers. Most pet foods contain a lot of chemicals and meat by-products, which are not good for them. Go to Whole Food, or Petco to find some good food.
Reply:You should ask the vet if the dog will be in constant pain even with the medication. If so, you might want to put her to sleep, because it might not be worth the pain. But if she seems healthy, and if she won't be in any pain, you might want to get the treatments. I hope your dog gets better!
Reply:there is no right answer for everybody. it depends on your pet. treatments can get pricey and most of the time your only buying a few extra years at the most. and the treatments are ongoing. even if she is in remission she will still need to come back regularly for monitoring. my only experience is with chemotherapy. dogs don't have as hard a time with it as people do. if you talk to your vet he should be honest with telling you what he would do in your situation. also, i would always always get a second opinion. sadly, it boils down to your financial situation. but if i could afford it i would do it, as long as your pet's quality of life is good.
Is hodgkins lymphoma curable ? if its curable is that Expensive ?
Hodgkin's lymphoma, formerly known as Hodgkin's disease, is a type of lymphoma. Hodgkin's lymphoma is characterized clinically by the orderly spread of disease from one lymph node group to another and by the development of B symptoms with advanced disease. Pathologically, the disease is characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells. Hodgkin's lymphoma was one of the first cancers to be rendered curable by combination chemotherapy.
This cancer is treated with usual treatements, surgery,(if possible) chemotheraphy, Radiation theraphy
With appropriate treatment, over 85% of Hodgkin's lymphoma cases are curable.
The high cure rates and long survival of many patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma has led to a high concern with late adverse effects of treatment, including cardiovascular disease and second malignancies such as acute leukemias, lymphomas, and solid tumors within the radiation therapy field. Most patients with early stage disease are now treated with abbreviated chemotherapy and involved-field radiation therapy rather than with radiation therapy alone. Clinical research strategies are exploring reduction of the duration of chemotherapy and dose and volume of radiation therapy in an attempt to reduce late morbidity and mortality of treatment while maintaining high cure rates.
Anyway best of luck.
ofcurse it is very expensive. It is an expensive disease and you have to spend for it.
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Is hodgkins lymphoma curable ? if its curable is that Expensive ?
I had hodgkin's whenI was 14 years old now I am 37 years old Hodgkin's is very curable these days. .State Insurance is the best choice but if you make to much money most insurances pay for it .God Bless Report It
Reply:depends on stage, site of first tumor and time of surgery
Reply:I've known people who have been in remission for 15 years after being diagnosed wiht stage 4 hodgkins. It's a very treatable form of cancer... i have hodgkins lymphoma and the doc thinks the chances of us getting rid of it are very high and it coming back are very low... so it is curable. Abotu the costs... u need to have good insurance.. my costs until now have been approximately $40,000 and that was just the diagnosis and biopsies and tests but fortunately I have insurance. Good luck!
Reply:Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, retired from Microsoft in 1983 after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's. His treatment plan was successful and he's done pretty well in the past 23 years.
All cancer treatments are expensive. If you don't have insurance you still need to contact an oncologist sooner rather than later, because Hodgkin's is much harder to treat if the cancer has gone untreated for any significant length of time.
Reply:Hodgkin's Lymphoma, or Hodgkin's Disease, is a treatable malignancy of lymphoid blood cells in the body. It is a very curable disease and is very responsive to chemotherapy and traditionally, radiation. Cure rates are very high irrespective of the stage of the disease. Surgery is not an appropriate form of therapy for this disease, although it maybe important for diagnostic purposes.
Chemotherapy treatments and radiation are expensive treatments, but is usually covered under most health insurance, managed care, and medicare type coverages. Other non-medical expences related to the illness can also be significant, but most patient can get support or assistance if they contact the Lymphoma/Leukemia Society.
Reply:Yes it's curable. My husband is a survivor. Without health insurance it can get expensive. If you need treatment but are having trouble paying for it ask to speak with a hospital social worker. They are there to help with these kinds of issues.
Reply:The more aggressive forms of Lymphoma are curable in some cases. This site has the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
I am almost two years post-treatment for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, and so far, so good.
Best wishes!
Reply:I was diagnose with stage 4 when i was 15 and after a year of cemo have been clear for 6 years. Thankfully it doesnt cost a thing over in the uk because of the NHS.
This cancer is treated with usual treatements, surgery,(if possible) chemotheraphy, Radiation theraphy
With appropriate treatment, over 85% of Hodgkin's lymphoma cases are curable.
The high cure rates and long survival of many patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma has led to a high concern with late adverse effects of treatment, including cardiovascular disease and second malignancies such as acute leukemias, lymphomas, and solid tumors within the radiation therapy field. Most patients with early stage disease are now treated with abbreviated chemotherapy and involved-field radiation therapy rather than with radiation therapy alone. Clinical research strategies are exploring reduction of the duration of chemotherapy and dose and volume of radiation therapy in an attempt to reduce late morbidity and mortality of treatment while maintaining high cure rates.
Anyway best of luck.
ofcurse it is very expensive. It is an expensive disease and you have to spend for it.
.
Is hodgkins lymphoma curable ? if its curable is that Expensive ?
I had hodgkin's whenI was 14 years old now I am 37 years old Hodgkin's is very curable these days. .State Insurance is the best choice but if you make to much money most insurances pay for it .God Bless Report It
Reply:depends on stage, site of first tumor and time of surgery
Reply:I've known people who have been in remission for 15 years after being diagnosed wiht stage 4 hodgkins. It's a very treatable form of cancer... i have hodgkins lymphoma and the doc thinks the chances of us getting rid of it are very high and it coming back are very low... so it is curable. Abotu the costs... u need to have good insurance.. my costs until now have been approximately $40,000 and that was just the diagnosis and biopsies and tests but fortunately I have insurance. Good luck!
Reply:Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, retired from Microsoft in 1983 after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's. His treatment plan was successful and he's done pretty well in the past 23 years.
All cancer treatments are expensive. If you don't have insurance you still need to contact an oncologist sooner rather than later, because Hodgkin's is much harder to treat if the cancer has gone untreated for any significant length of time.
Reply:Hodgkin's Lymphoma, or Hodgkin's Disease, is a treatable malignancy of lymphoid blood cells in the body. It is a very curable disease and is very responsive to chemotherapy and traditionally, radiation. Cure rates are very high irrespective of the stage of the disease. Surgery is not an appropriate form of therapy for this disease, although it maybe important for diagnostic purposes.
Chemotherapy treatments and radiation are expensive treatments, but is usually covered under most health insurance, managed care, and medicare type coverages. Other non-medical expences related to the illness can also be significant, but most patient can get support or assistance if they contact the Lymphoma/Leukemia Society.
Reply:Yes it's curable. My husband is a survivor. Without health insurance it can get expensive. If you need treatment but are having trouble paying for it ask to speak with a hospital social worker. They are there to help with these kinds of issues.
Reply:The more aggressive forms of Lymphoma are curable in some cases. This site has the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
I am almost two years post-treatment for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, and so far, so good.
Best wishes!
Reply:I was diagnose with stage 4 when i was 15 and after a year of cemo have been clear for 6 years. Thankfully it doesnt cost a thing over in the uk because of the NHS.
Non-hodgkins lymphoma/stem cell transplant/anxiety?
my brother in law has just undergone a stem cell transplant,he was just released from the hospital 2 weeks ago after a lengthy stay of 4 months,he is under the best of care at the dana farber insitute,they cannot seem to bring his anxiety level down,they tried ativan,xanax,rivitrol,i'm just throwing this out to the public to see if there are any other sedatives that might help with his anxiety,serious answers only please.
Non-hodgkins lymphoma/stem cell transplant/anxiety?
Controlled breathing, accupressure are ones that could help..
The thing with all those meds is that once you get so many in your system, they seem to have the opposite effect. So, try backing off some of the meds and doing things like the controlled breathing or listening to soothing music or the like. Find small things to concentrate on, maybe things that would require about 5 mins of concentration at time, drawing a picture or something like that. Or if there is a craft that he likes to do.
This is really more a mind over matter right now, so the more you treat it as such, the better it will get. I promise.
Reply:have they tried any antidepressants during the day along with ativan or xanax? Valium also seems to work if he is not responding to the others. Also have they tried giving any sleeping aids for the night such as ambien or restoril? Just some suggestions. Hope my input can help in someway. My uncle is also in the process of having stem cell transplant. Try to take care.
Reply:Yes, you might consider some alternatives to pharmaceuticals. Yoga, meditation, tai chi are all good for managing stress/anxiety.
Best of luck to your brother. There are fewer challenges to the body/mind greater than what he's facing.
Reply:Think you need to discuss this with his doctors, and let them or a Psychiatrist choose the therapy rather than the public.
Non-hodgkins lymphoma/stem cell transplant/anxiety?
Controlled breathing, accupressure are ones that could help..
The thing with all those meds is that once you get so many in your system, they seem to have the opposite effect. So, try backing off some of the meds and doing things like the controlled breathing or listening to soothing music or the like. Find small things to concentrate on, maybe things that would require about 5 mins of concentration at time, drawing a picture or something like that. Or if there is a craft that he likes to do.
This is really more a mind over matter right now, so the more you treat it as such, the better it will get. I promise.
Reply:have they tried any antidepressants during the day along with ativan or xanax? Valium also seems to work if he is not responding to the others. Also have they tried giving any sleeping aids for the night such as ambien or restoril? Just some suggestions. Hope my input can help in someway. My uncle is also in the process of having stem cell transplant. Try to take care.
Reply:Yes, you might consider some alternatives to pharmaceuticals. Yoga, meditation, tai chi are all good for managing stress/anxiety.
Best of luck to your brother. There are fewer challenges to the body/mind greater than what he's facing.
Reply:Think you need to discuss this with his doctors, and let them or a Psychiatrist choose the therapy rather than the public.
Cancer, Ocular Lymphoma procedure?
Person was diagnose with OL in the brain. Two tumors, 1 is the size of the gulf ball and the other is the size of the grape.
Two doctor fighting the two procedure. One doctor want Chemo but the other one want Radiation. Patient can't decide so he went home seeking alternative. During the one week on natural remedy, person start to get better. When he was release from the hospital, his condition was very bad with memory lost on and off. Doesn't know who he is or family member or friends. After three days on natural remedy, his memory came back but slowly, he can speak. On day 5 he can answer and write a,b,c,d.. On day 7 his memory return tremdously, he can ask and talk almost normally. On day 8, at midnight he rush to the restroom but tripped and fell. He was healthy. But after two day in the hospital, he become like the first day he was in the hospital. Person ask for proof of scan/xray but doctor lost and urge person to do Radiation. What? Families members was suspicious.
Cancer, Ocular Lymphoma procedure?
Here is where you'll find the best info on Lymphoma:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
Reply:Not sure what you are actually asking here.
If it was me, I think I'd opt for stereotactic radiotherapy. Fewer side effects all up.
Two doctor fighting the two procedure. One doctor want Chemo but the other one want Radiation. Patient can't decide so he went home seeking alternative. During the one week on natural remedy, person start to get better. When he was release from the hospital, his condition was very bad with memory lost on and off. Doesn't know who he is or family member or friends. After three days on natural remedy, his memory came back but slowly, he can speak. On day 5 he can answer and write a,b,c,d.. On day 7 his memory return tremdously, he can ask and talk almost normally. On day 8, at midnight he rush to the restroom but tripped and fell. He was healthy. But after two day in the hospital, he become like the first day he was in the hospital. Person ask for proof of scan/xray but doctor lost and urge person to do Radiation. What? Families members was suspicious.
Cancer, Ocular Lymphoma procedure?
Here is where you'll find the best info on Lymphoma:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
Reply:Not sure what you are actually asking here.
If it was me, I think I'd opt for stereotactic radiotherapy. Fewer side effects all up.
What is lymphoma?
Lymphoma is a cancer of a part of the immune system called the lymphatic system. There are many types of lymphoma. One type is called Hodgkin's disease. The rest are called non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas begin when a type of white blood cell, called a T cell or B cell, becomes abnormal. The cell divides again and again, making more and more abnormal cells. These abnormal cells can spread to almost any other part of the body. Most of the time, doctors can't determine why a person gets non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma can cause many symptoms, such as
Swollen, painless lymph nodes in the neck, armpits or groin
Unexplained weight loss
Fever
Soaking night sweats
Coughing, trouble breathing or chest pain
Weakness and tiredness that don't go away
Pain, swelling or a feeling of fullness in the abdomen
Your doctor will perform an exam and lab tests to determine if you have lymphoma.
National Cancer Institute
What is lymphoma?
Cancer of the lymphatic system. Two kinds, hodgkins and non hodgkins.
Reply:Here you go. I hope this answers you question. Have a blessed day!
lymphoma (lim-FOH-muh)
Cancer that begins in cells of the immune system. There are two basic categories of lymphomas. One kind is Hodgkin's lymphoma, which is marked by the presence of a type of cell called the Reed-Sternberg cell. The other category is non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, which includes a large, diverse group of cancers of immune system cells. Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas can be further divided into cancers that have an indolent (slow-growing) course and those that have an aggressive (fast-growing) course. These subtypes behave and respond to treatment differently. Both Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas can occur in children and adults, and prognosis and treatment depend on the stage and the type of cancer.
Reply:A form of cancer, a very bad form of cancer.
Reply:Cancer in the lymph glands .. not a good place to get it.
My father In law just passed last month from it.
Sorry if you know someone with it.
Reply:Lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in lymphocytes or, more rarely, of histiocytes. Collectively, these cell types form the reticuloendothelial system and circulate in the vessels of the lymphatic system. There are many types of lymphoma. Lymphomas are part of the broad group of diseases called hematological neoplasms.
According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, lymphomas account for about five percent of all cases of cancer in the United States, and Hodgkin's lymphoma in particular accounts for less than one percent of all cases of cancer in the United States.
Because the lymphatic system is part of the body's immune system, patients with weakened immune system, such as from HIV infection or from certain drugs or medication, also have a higher incidence of lymphoma.
In the 19th and 20th centuries the affliction was called Hodgkin's Disease, as it was discovered by Thomas Hodgkin in 1832. Colloquially, lymphoma is broadly categorized as Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (all other types of lymphoma). Scientific classification of the types of lymphoma is more detailed.
Reply:http://www.lymphoma.org/site/pp.asp?c=ch...
Reply:Cancer of the lymphatic system.
Reply:Lymphoma is a form of cancer. There are two types of it: Hodgkins and Non Hodgkins. It attacks the lymphatic system.
Reply:Cancer
Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas begin when a type of white blood cell, called a T cell or B cell, becomes abnormal. The cell divides again and again, making more and more abnormal cells. These abnormal cells can spread to almost any other part of the body. Most of the time, doctors can't determine why a person gets non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma can cause many symptoms, such as
Swollen, painless lymph nodes in the neck, armpits or groin
Unexplained weight loss
Fever
Soaking night sweats
Coughing, trouble breathing or chest pain
Weakness and tiredness that don't go away
Pain, swelling or a feeling of fullness in the abdomen
Your doctor will perform an exam and lab tests to determine if you have lymphoma.
National Cancer Institute
What is lymphoma?
Cancer of the lymphatic system. Two kinds, hodgkins and non hodgkins.
Reply:Here you go. I hope this answers you question. Have a blessed day!
lymphoma (lim-FOH-muh)
Cancer that begins in cells of the immune system. There are two basic categories of lymphomas. One kind is Hodgkin's lymphoma, which is marked by the presence of a type of cell called the Reed-Sternberg cell. The other category is non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, which includes a large, diverse group of cancers of immune system cells. Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas can be further divided into cancers that have an indolent (slow-growing) course and those that have an aggressive (fast-growing) course. These subtypes behave and respond to treatment differently. Both Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas can occur in children and adults, and prognosis and treatment depend on the stage and the type of cancer.
Reply:A form of cancer, a very bad form of cancer.
Reply:Cancer in the lymph glands .. not a good place to get it.
My father In law just passed last month from it.
Sorry if you know someone with it.
Reply:Lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in lymphocytes or, more rarely, of histiocytes. Collectively, these cell types form the reticuloendothelial system and circulate in the vessels of the lymphatic system. There are many types of lymphoma. Lymphomas are part of the broad group of diseases called hematological neoplasms.
According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, lymphomas account for about five percent of all cases of cancer in the United States, and Hodgkin's lymphoma in particular accounts for less than one percent of all cases of cancer in the United States.
Because the lymphatic system is part of the body's immune system, patients with weakened immune system, such as from HIV infection or from certain drugs or medication, also have a higher incidence of lymphoma.
In the 19th and 20th centuries the affliction was called Hodgkin's Disease, as it was discovered by Thomas Hodgkin in 1832. Colloquially, lymphoma is broadly categorized as Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (all other types of lymphoma). Scientific classification of the types of lymphoma is more detailed.
Reply:http://www.lymphoma.org/site/pp.asp?c=ch...
Reply:Cancer of the lymphatic system.
Reply:Lymphoma is a form of cancer. There are two types of it: Hodgkins and Non Hodgkins. It attacks the lymphatic system.
Reply:Cancer
Non hogkins lymphoma?
My son did chemo for several months then a stem cell transplant last march, 2006. Since July 1 his white count has dropped from 7.7 down to 2.8 as of Dec 13, 2006. This seems scary and that the cancer may be returning. Any one have any natural remedies that might help his white count. Thanks in advance
Non hogkins lymphoma?
i think that you had better get him back to a doctor before you start trying to medicate him yourself...whether it be natural or not......please get him checked.
Reply:There is a special injection designed to build up the white cell again after chemo. My husband had it last spring after chemo for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as well. Ask your son's Oncologist about it a.s.a.p.
Non hogkins lymphoma?
i think that you had better get him back to a doctor before you start trying to medicate him yourself...whether it be natural or not......please get him checked.
Reply:There is a special injection designed to build up the white cell again after chemo. My husband had it last spring after chemo for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as well. Ask your son's Oncologist about it a.s.a.p.
Is feline Lymphoma extremely painful for the cat?
Michelle,
You really should join the Yahoo group "feline-cancer". I have been a member for over a year now. I also belong to the feline holistic cancer group and have one of my own for felinebladdercancer.
I have not dealt with lymphoma and many members have. You will get a lot of information and support from them.
You just go to: http://www.yahoogroups.com and put in a search for feline-cancer. You have to request membership and the moderator will open up the postings to you and you can post your question to the other members of the group.
Is feline Lymphoma extremely painful for the cat?
No, it does not hurt a cat when it has Lymphoma but treat ment causes them pain. If you wnat to know more about feline Lymphoma check this website out ---%26gt; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphoma_in...
You really should join the Yahoo group "feline-cancer". I have been a member for over a year now. I also belong to the feline holistic cancer group and have one of my own for felinebladdercancer.
I have not dealt with lymphoma and many members have. You will get a lot of information and support from them.
You just go to: http://www.yahoogroups.com and put in a search for feline-cancer. You have to request membership and the moderator will open up the postings to you and you can post your question to the other members of the group.
Is feline Lymphoma extremely painful for the cat?
No, it does not hurt a cat when it has Lymphoma but treat ment causes them pain. If you wnat to know more about feline Lymphoma check this website out ---%26gt; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphoma_in...
Waht is lymphoma and how it is traeted?
Lymphoma is the name of a diverse group of cancers of the lymphatic system, a connecting network of glands, organs and vessels whose principle cell is the lymphocyte.
When lymphoma occurs, cells in the lymphatic system grow abnormally. They divide too rapidly and grow without any order or control. Too much tissue is formed and tumors begin to grow. Because there is lymph tissue in many parts of the body, the cancer cells may involve the liver, spleen, or bone marrow.
Two general types of lymphoma are commonly recognized: Hodgkin's disease or Hodgkin's lymphoma (HD), and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). The two are distinguished by cell type. These differ significantly in respect of their natural histories and their response to therapy. Hodgkin's disease tends to be primarily of nodal origin. Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, unlike HD, can spread beyond the lymphatic system.
The treatment of lymphomas depends on the type of lymphoma diagnosed. Lymphomas in the low-grade group are usually not treated, since treatment does not increase life expectancy. Patients who have Hodgkin's disease or who have intermediate or high-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are usually treated with chemotherapy with or without concurrent radiation. Most cases of Hodgkin's disease and more than half the cases of intermediate and high-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are potentially curable. Persons with low-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphomas usually have a life expectancy of 7–10 years, although some live considerably longer. Treatment protocols are now being developed for the low-grade lymphomas in the hope of increasing life expectancy.-
Waht is lymphoma and how it is traeted?
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in lymphocytes. There are many types of lymphoma. Lymphomas are part of the broad group of diseases called hematological neoplasms.
Treatment depends on what kind it is and a variety of specifics.
Reply:"Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system and can be classified as Hodgkin's disease (HD) or Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL). The two forms of cancer are distinguished by specific cells in the lymphatic system called Reed-Sternberg cells which are found in Hodgkin's disease and not in any other cancerous lymphoma.
Both types of lymphomas start in the lymphatic system and then invade other organs, however, Hodgkin's disease is less predictable than non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as it is more likely to spread to areas beyond the lymph nodes.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is considered to be a heterogenous disease (can reappear after one or more generations). It also contains several different subtypes and about 20 different disease entities in the Revised European-American Lymphoma Classification (REAL) system. "
(source:http://www.smile.org.au/cancers/lymphoma...
For the details of lymphoma, pls visit "www.smile.org.au",which is a huge database about the symptoms, causes, preventions and effects of cancers, as well as the cancer therapies.
Reply:It is a cancer involving the lymph nodes and treated with chemotherapy
Reply:Here is where you'll find the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
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When lymphoma occurs, cells in the lymphatic system grow abnormally. They divide too rapidly and grow without any order or control. Too much tissue is formed and tumors begin to grow. Because there is lymph tissue in many parts of the body, the cancer cells may involve the liver, spleen, or bone marrow.
Two general types of lymphoma are commonly recognized: Hodgkin's disease or Hodgkin's lymphoma (HD), and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). The two are distinguished by cell type. These differ significantly in respect of their natural histories and their response to therapy. Hodgkin's disease tends to be primarily of nodal origin. Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, unlike HD, can spread beyond the lymphatic system.
The treatment of lymphomas depends on the type of lymphoma diagnosed. Lymphomas in the low-grade group are usually not treated, since treatment does not increase life expectancy. Patients who have Hodgkin's disease or who have intermediate or high-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are usually treated with chemotherapy with or without concurrent radiation. Most cases of Hodgkin's disease and more than half the cases of intermediate and high-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are potentially curable. Persons with low-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphomas usually have a life expectancy of 7–10 years, although some live considerably longer. Treatment protocols are now being developed for the low-grade lymphomas in the hope of increasing life expectancy.-
Waht is lymphoma and how it is traeted?
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in lymphocytes. There are many types of lymphoma. Lymphomas are part of the broad group of diseases called hematological neoplasms.
Treatment depends on what kind it is and a variety of specifics.
Reply:"Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system and can be classified as Hodgkin's disease (HD) or Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL). The two forms of cancer are distinguished by specific cells in the lymphatic system called Reed-Sternberg cells which are found in Hodgkin's disease and not in any other cancerous lymphoma.
Both types of lymphomas start in the lymphatic system and then invade other organs, however, Hodgkin's disease is less predictable than non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as it is more likely to spread to areas beyond the lymph nodes.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is considered to be a heterogenous disease (can reappear after one or more generations). It also contains several different subtypes and about 20 different disease entities in the Revised European-American Lymphoma Classification (REAL) system. "
(source:http://www.smile.org.au/cancers/lymphoma...
For the details of lymphoma, pls visit "www.smile.org.au",which is a huge database about the symptoms, causes, preventions and effects of cancers, as well as the cancer therapies.
Reply:It is a cancer involving the lymph nodes and treated with chemotherapy
Reply:Here is where you'll find the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
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IS ALL LYMPHOMA CANCEROUS?
Yes...but it can also be treated more easily than even five years ago.
IS ALL LYMPHOMA CANCEROUS?
Dude, lymphoma is cancer. It's a specific type.
IS ALL LYMPHOMA CANCEROUS?
Dude, lymphoma is cancer. It's a specific type.
What is lymphoma?
Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are lymphomas, a type of cancer that originates in a subset of white blood cells called lymphocytes — an important component of your immune system. The main difference is in the specific lymphocyte each involves.
A doctor can tell the difference between Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's by examining the cancer cells under a microscope. If in examining the cells, the doctor detects the presence of a specific type of abnormal cell called a Reed-Sternberg cell, the lymphoma is classified as Hodgkin's. If the Reed-Sternberg cell is not present, the lymphoma is classified as non-Hodgkin's.
The distinction is important because the treatment for each type can be very different.
You can go to these sites and get more info. The Lymphoma site also sends you a FREE KITt
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lymphom...
also
http://www.lymphoma-net.org/
Living with lymphoma - patient kit
Newsletter
What is lymphoma?
Go to WebMd for everything you could possibly want to know about this.
Reply:cancer of the lymphnode. You need to ook it up to get information.
Reply:I am a survivor of lymphoma. I was diagnosed when I was 28 years old, (five years ago) and it was stage IV. It is cancer affecting the lymph nodes. It is often diagnosed in latter stages, and is in different forms/types. There is non-hodgkin's lymphoma, (which I had)...and Hodgkin's disease. The cancer itself also takes on various types of mutation. For instance, I was a diffused large B cell NHL. It's a bit complex, as any cancer can be...but is also highly treatable in many cases. This cancer also tends to strike older individuals...65 + years from what I was told. If you have it earlier on...your chances of recovery are even better.
That's just a tiny description of lymphoma...if you need to hear more, feel free to email me at anytime. I went through chemo, radiation and clinical trials...but my lymphoma is now considered "cured". Wish I had time to tell you more.
Best of health!
Reply:It is a tumor in the lymph nodes. The lymph nodes are sites around the body that filter out dead cells and infections or foreign bodies in the blood stream. The major lymph nodes are located in the armpit region and under the chin and the back of the neck. A major sign of a lymphoma is a hard lymph node that is painful and does not move when palpated (touched).
Reply:Here's where you'll find the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
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Lynn, same diagnosis here!
Reply:cancer that starts in the immune system
A doctor can tell the difference between Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's by examining the cancer cells under a microscope. If in examining the cells, the doctor detects the presence of a specific type of abnormal cell called a Reed-Sternberg cell, the lymphoma is classified as Hodgkin's. If the Reed-Sternberg cell is not present, the lymphoma is classified as non-Hodgkin's.
The distinction is important because the treatment for each type can be very different.
You can go to these sites and get more info. The Lymphoma site also sends you a FREE KITt
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lymphom...
also
http://www.lymphoma-net.org/
Living with lymphoma - patient kit
Newsletter
What is lymphoma?
Go to WebMd for everything you could possibly want to know about this.
Reply:cancer of the lymphnode. You need to ook it up to get information.
Reply:I am a survivor of lymphoma. I was diagnosed when I was 28 years old, (five years ago) and it was stage IV. It is cancer affecting the lymph nodes. It is often diagnosed in latter stages, and is in different forms/types. There is non-hodgkin's lymphoma, (which I had)...and Hodgkin's disease. The cancer itself also takes on various types of mutation. For instance, I was a diffused large B cell NHL. It's a bit complex, as any cancer can be...but is also highly treatable in many cases. This cancer also tends to strike older individuals...65 + years from what I was told. If you have it earlier on...your chances of recovery are even better.
That's just a tiny description of lymphoma...if you need to hear more, feel free to email me at anytime. I went through chemo, radiation and clinical trials...but my lymphoma is now considered "cured". Wish I had time to tell you more.
Best of health!
Reply:It is a tumor in the lymph nodes. The lymph nodes are sites around the body that filter out dead cells and infections or foreign bodies in the blood stream. The major lymph nodes are located in the armpit region and under the chin and the back of the neck. A major sign of a lymphoma is a hard lymph node that is painful and does not move when palpated (touched).
Reply:Here's where you'll find the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
edit
Lynn, same diagnosis here!
Reply:cancer that starts in the immune system
Non Hodgkins Lymphoma or Leukemia?
My dad has cancer again for the 2nd time in 5 yrs. His CBC comes back normal at every Drs. visit but the Drs. say he still has cancer, why is that? He also found out 2 weeks ago he is very anemic.
Non Hodgkins Lymphoma or Leukemia?
Non-hodgkins lymphoma is the cancer of arising from lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. The most common symptom of non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a painless swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, underarm, or groin. Other symptoms may include the following: Unexplained fever, Night sweats, poor apetite or unexplained weight loss, Constant fatigue, Itchy skin, reddened patches on the skin
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone-marrow, and is characterized by an abnormal growth of blood-cells, usually white blood cells. Damage to the bone marrow, by displacing the normal marrow cells with increasing numbers of malignant cells, results in a lack of blood platelets.This means people with leukemia may become bruised, bleed excessively, or develop pinprick bleeds. White blood cells, which are involved in fighting pathogens, may be dysfunctional, putting the patient at the risk of developing infections. Red blood cell deficiency leads to anemia. (make not that all symptoms may also be attributable to other diseases; for diagnosis, blood tests and a bone marrow biopsy are required) Some other related symptoms: Fever, chills, and other flu-like symptoms, Weakness and fatigue,Loss of appetite and/or weight, Swollen or bleeding gums, Neurological symptoms, Enlarged liver and spleen.
Hope that helped.
Reply:sounds like Non Hodgkins Lymphoma
Reply:I'm sorry to hear about your dad. The anemia can be a side affect of the cancer treatments he must've had- like chemo or radiation. PLEASE- talk to your dad's doctor--they are the ones to explain all the minute details of what is going on with your dad and his prognosis- which means his % of survival for the type of cancer he has. They HAVE TO TELL YOU, if you ask--- take another family member with you- bring a notebook to write it down because, if you are like me, when I know something bad is going on I'm like the deer in the middle of the road frozen looking at the oncoming car and I can't remember a thing afterwards- that is why a notebook is good because you can have him write it down or you can- you could probably read your handwriting better. And ALWAYS consider getting a second opinion- I assume this is the Oncologist you will be speaking to- his cancer doctor- and you may want to take your dad to a different cancer center for a second opinion--- he has one life and doctors ARE NOT GOD, even though some of them think they are-- get a second opinion at a different cancer center ---it will give you peace of mind that you have gone the extra mile to help your dad out...........good luck to you both..............
Reply:It may be an indolent [slow-growing] type where the only thing to do is watch and wait.
Here's the website with the best disease info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
Non Hodgkins Lymphoma or Leukemia?
Non-hodgkins lymphoma is the cancer of arising from lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. The most common symptom of non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a painless swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, underarm, or groin. Other symptoms may include the following: Unexplained fever, Night sweats, poor apetite or unexplained weight loss, Constant fatigue, Itchy skin, reddened patches on the skin
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone-marrow, and is characterized by an abnormal growth of blood-cells, usually white blood cells. Damage to the bone marrow, by displacing the normal marrow cells with increasing numbers of malignant cells, results in a lack of blood platelets.This means people with leukemia may become bruised, bleed excessively, or develop pinprick bleeds. White blood cells, which are involved in fighting pathogens, may be dysfunctional, putting the patient at the risk of developing infections. Red blood cell deficiency leads to anemia. (make not that all symptoms may also be attributable to other diseases; for diagnosis, blood tests and a bone marrow biopsy are required) Some other related symptoms: Fever, chills, and other flu-like symptoms, Weakness and fatigue,Loss of appetite and/or weight, Swollen or bleeding gums, Neurological symptoms, Enlarged liver and spleen.
Hope that helped.
Reply:sounds like Non Hodgkins Lymphoma
Reply:I'm sorry to hear about your dad. The anemia can be a side affect of the cancer treatments he must've had- like chemo or radiation. PLEASE- talk to your dad's doctor--they are the ones to explain all the minute details of what is going on with your dad and his prognosis- which means his % of survival for the type of cancer he has. They HAVE TO TELL YOU, if you ask--- take another family member with you- bring a notebook to write it down because, if you are like me, when I know something bad is going on I'm like the deer in the middle of the road frozen looking at the oncoming car and I can't remember a thing afterwards- that is why a notebook is good because you can have him write it down or you can- you could probably read your handwriting better. And ALWAYS consider getting a second opinion- I assume this is the Oncologist you will be speaking to- his cancer doctor- and you may want to take your dad to a different cancer center for a second opinion--- he has one life and doctors ARE NOT GOD, even though some of them think they are-- get a second opinion at a different cancer center ---it will give you peace of mind that you have gone the extra mile to help your dad out...........good luck to you both..............
Reply:It may be an indolent [slow-growing] type where the only thing to do is watch and wait.
Here's the website with the best disease info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
Is this lymphoma?
Alright, so I'm 16 years old and I have (what I think are) swollen lymph nodes in the the following places:
Neck just below jaw on left side: Just under an inch in length
Neck just below jaw on right side: About 1/2 an inch in length
Under chin: About 1/3-1/2 an inch in length
Groin left side: 3/4 an inch in length
A few on in groin on right side: varying 1/4-1/2 inch
I've already visited my doctor about this (about 2 months ago) and he had me do a blood test which came back fine.
They haven't gone down and the ones on the sides of my neck are new to me (might have been there before and I didn't notice).
Other than that I feel fine, perfectly healthy and run 3-6 miles 5 days a week without a problem.
Should I be worried?
Is this lymphoma?
Swollen lymph nodes are relatively common in numerous conditions other than cancer. I'd say you might have mono if it was not for the fact you are able to run distances without any problem. You do not mention any other typical symptoms of lymphoma. You are not exhausted, having night sweats, losing weight, having fevers or itching terribly. I'm guessing you do not have lymphoma however you should follow up on the swollen lymph nodes with your Dr. Something is going on but I seriously doubt that it is lymphoma.
Reply:the obvious answer is go back to your doctor.there is nothing else to say.
Reply:No, I used to have those off and on when I was your age. Most often they signify that your body is doing its job of fighting infection and keeping you well. Since it has been two months when you first told the doctor, you might want to make another appointment so that he can compare new test results to the older test results. That will either alert the doctor to any possible problems or just give you peace of mind that you are all right and it's a part of growing.
Reply:You don't have cancer, you might have mono or some other low grade infections, but they can be perfectly normal even if they are prominent. I would say continue to follow up with your doctor at regular 6 mos to 1 yr intervals, unless you have a sudden 10 - 20 lb drop in your weight at which point seek immediate attention.
By the way I believe with lymphoma you will have 1 very prominent node, not several semi-prominent as you are describing.
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Neck just below jaw on left side: Just under an inch in length
Neck just below jaw on right side: About 1/2 an inch in length
Under chin: About 1/3-1/2 an inch in length
Groin left side: 3/4 an inch in length
A few on in groin on right side: varying 1/4-1/2 inch
I've already visited my doctor about this (about 2 months ago) and he had me do a blood test which came back fine.
They haven't gone down and the ones on the sides of my neck are new to me (might have been there before and I didn't notice).
Other than that I feel fine, perfectly healthy and run 3-6 miles 5 days a week without a problem.
Should I be worried?
Is this lymphoma?
Swollen lymph nodes are relatively common in numerous conditions other than cancer. I'd say you might have mono if it was not for the fact you are able to run distances without any problem. You do not mention any other typical symptoms of lymphoma. You are not exhausted, having night sweats, losing weight, having fevers or itching terribly. I'm guessing you do not have lymphoma however you should follow up on the swollen lymph nodes with your Dr. Something is going on but I seriously doubt that it is lymphoma.
Reply:the obvious answer is go back to your doctor.there is nothing else to say.
Reply:No, I used to have those off and on when I was your age. Most often they signify that your body is doing its job of fighting infection and keeping you well. Since it has been two months when you first told the doctor, you might want to make another appointment so that he can compare new test results to the older test results. That will either alert the doctor to any possible problems or just give you peace of mind that you are all right and it's a part of growing.
Reply:You don't have cancer, you might have mono or some other low grade infections, but they can be perfectly normal even if they are prominent. I would say continue to follow up with your doctor at regular 6 mos to 1 yr intervals, unless you have a sudden 10 - 20 lb drop in your weight at which point seek immediate attention.
By the way I believe with lymphoma you will have 1 very prominent node, not several semi-prominent as you are describing.
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Is nonhodskin lymphoma curable?
I'll tell you what my oncologist told me.....it depends
They can treat it with various chemos or marrow transplants and there are types that "go to sleep" for many many years...there are something like 32 types of lymphoma, so it all depends of the type, what stage it's at etc.....
My personal battle has been tough....I'm on chemo again for the 3rd time in less than 3 years...I did a stem cell transplant a year ago, that didn't last for 6 months.....I now have the delema of deciding if I want to do a donor marrow transplant...which doesn't have any better odds than the one I did last year, using my own stem cells.....and is much worse to deal with......I both aggressive and non-aggressive cancer active in my body.....
find out exactly what type you are questioning and hit the web for some serious research....the lukemia/lymphoma society is a great place to get information
Is nonhodskin lymphoma curable?
There are many varieties and sub-types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Low grade lymphomas are usually not curable but a person may live for a very long time with few or no symptoms between periodic treatment periods. High grade lymphomas are aggressive with many symptoms but are sometimes curable (a durable remission) with either chemo or a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. To give you more accurate info you need to find out what type and what stage of NHL plus the age and general health of the person. Otherwise any answer is just a wild guess. Here is a web page so you can learn the various types and subtypes of the numerous non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. good luck
http://www.lymphomainfo.net/lymphoma/wha...
They can treat it with various chemos or marrow transplants and there are types that "go to sleep" for many many years...there are something like 32 types of lymphoma, so it all depends of the type, what stage it's at etc.....
My personal battle has been tough....I'm on chemo again for the 3rd time in less than 3 years...I did a stem cell transplant a year ago, that didn't last for 6 months.....I now have the delema of deciding if I want to do a donor marrow transplant...which doesn't have any better odds than the one I did last year, using my own stem cells.....and is much worse to deal with......I both aggressive and non-aggressive cancer active in my body.....
find out exactly what type you are questioning and hit the web for some serious research....the lukemia/lymphoma society is a great place to get information
Is nonhodskin lymphoma curable?
There are many varieties and sub-types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Low grade lymphomas are usually not curable but a person may live for a very long time with few or no symptoms between periodic treatment periods. High grade lymphomas are aggressive with many symptoms but are sometimes curable (a durable remission) with either chemo or a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. To give you more accurate info you need to find out what type and what stage of NHL plus the age and general health of the person. Otherwise any answer is just a wild guess. Here is a web page so you can learn the various types and subtypes of the numerous non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. good luck
http://www.lymphomainfo.net/lymphoma/wha...
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