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.