Stage 4 non hogkins lymphoma?

I found out my brother has non hochkins lymphoma does anyone know anything about this

Stage 4 non hogkins lymphoma?
I know more than I ever wanted to! The main thing I know is that I survived, and it's been 3 years so far! There are great treatments out there, and Lymphoma is one of the most treatable cancers. I had diffuse large B cell NHL. There are many different kinds. Email if you have questions.


Here's the site with the best info:


http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls


Best wishes to you and your brother.
Reply:Thank You All so much for your answers, I can't tell you how much it meant that you took the time to answere me. I will sure to take the time to tell others how it goes Report It

Reply:The prior poster wrote about hodgkins lymphoma but the prognosis for hodgkins lymphoma is better than for non hodgkins lymphoma. My father died of non hodgkins lymphoma. When first diagnosed as stage 1 until he progressed to stage 5 and passed away, was ten years. I think that is about the average. Stage 4 is farther along that my father was first diagnosed with the condition. Get the book about the condition here: http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/wynt...
Reply:Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are cancers that affect the lymphatic system, particularly the lymphocytes--the cells responsible for maintaining the body's immune system. There are two major types of lymphocytes: B-cells and T-cells. B-cells are more common and are involved in approximately 85% of all non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.





Other potential risk factors for the disease may include adult-onset diabetes of long duration and a history of previous cancers, according to a British study (Cerhan et al. 1997). Survival rates for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are variable, depending on the type of cell involved and the stage of the disease.


(cite from: www.smile.org.au)





I just post a small part of information about non-hogkins lymphoma. I suggest you visit the website "www.smile.org.au" by yourself. It is a huge database about symptoms, causes, effects and prevention of cancers, as well as a wide range of cancer therapies.
Reply:I'm very sorry to hear that.





I don't want you to lose hope but stage 4 is usually bad.





My Father had Non Hochkins and was was very lucky it was caught in stage 1. He was picking his nose and found a mass inside his nostril. He had a surgery to fix a deviated septum and the mass tested positive for non hochkins stage 1. He went through several radiation treatments and is now considered cured because he's been cancer free for more than 6 years now.





Stage 4 usually means the cancer has spread beyond the lymphatic system and has affected other organs or bone marrow or skin.





I have a link to the National Cancer Institute with information on this cancer and the stages and possible treatments.





My best advice is to be strong for him. He is going to need his friends and family while he goes through the treatments.





I will keep you and your brother in my thoughts and I hope that the outlook is positive for him.
Reply:Non-hodgkin lymphomas are a group of cancers affecting the lymphoid tissues in the body and usually present as lymph node enlargements in the body. Stage IV disease refers to the extent of involvement of the body, and it usually indicates disseminated disease (meaning, it's found everywhere). Obviously, stage I is usually better than stage IV, however, just because NHL is stage IV doesn't always mean it's hopeless. There are many different types of NHL and each have different prognosis. Depending on the type of NHL, some are very amenable to therapy, and chances for long-term remission ("cure") are still possible.