Archives: 2008 April

As sad as it is, even children can get lymphoma. In just the United States, childhood non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas make up about 5% of the cases each year. Also, about 10% to 15T of the Hodgkin’s lymphoma cases are diagnosed in children under 16 years of age. Unlike adult non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas, childhood non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas fall into four categories. Forty percent […]

Many individuals may have heard of the medical condition known as lymphoma but are not entirely certain as to what this illness consists of and general information regarding such a condition. There are some basic points of interest which individuals should be aware of when it comes to lymphoma and some of this information will be […]

The most common treatments for lymphoma are chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy. These can help Lymphoma in many ways. However, the type of treatment you need will depend on the stage of cancer your body may be in. Sometimes a bone marrow transplant or stem cell transplant will help, but not always needed.
New medications are […]

The Lymphoma Research Foundation is the largest organization that is focused on lymphoma in the nation. It is devoted to funding research on lymphoma and providing very important information on lymphoma to patients and healthcare professionals. Their ultimate goal is to completely wipe out lymphoma and to support those that have been touched by this disease.
Currently the […]

Lymphoma is a dangerous form of cancer that affects a small fraction of the population. However, it’s an important disease to know about in order to properly understand how your body works and when a problem might arise. Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, so in this article, we’ll attempt […]

Lymphoma is a serious form of cancer which plagues individuals throughout the world. Those who are diagnosed with lymphoma have many hurdles to jump throughout the treatment process. With that said, it is important that one who has lymphoma take advantage of engaging in various activities which provide them with enjoyment and allow them to take their […]

While lymphoma is a disease that many people know of, few realize that there are actually two very different types of the disease. One is known as Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and it is the most common, and consequently, the most treatable form of the disease. The other type of lymphoma is known as Hodgkin’s disease, and […]

One of the most important factors in determining the survival rate or chances for remission of cancer patients is early detection. Some cancers where this is very true include breast cancer and prostate cancer because early detection of the disease makes it easier to treat since the cancer is usually just found in one localized […]

Lymphoma is a broad term that encompasses a variety of cancers of the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s immune system. This is the system that helps filter out bacteria and is vital in fighting disease.
In lymphoma, the lymphocytes or white blood cells in the lymph system multiply wildly from a single cell. […]

Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
Non-Hodkins lymphoma (NHL or lymphoma) is a cancer of the lymphatic system that develops in the lymphoid tissue, which contains lymphocytes that are found throughout the body. There are two types of lymphocytes, B cells and T cells, which have different actions in the immune system. B lymphocytes produce antibodies against bacteria and viruses, […]