Lymphoma

Lymphoma is not a single disease, it is in fact a group of diseases in which the cells of the immune system become cancerous and begin to divide and multiply in an uncontrolled manner in a lymph node. Initially a single lymph node may be affected however the cancer may quickly spread around the body through the lymphatic system so that other nodes and also other tissues, such as the bone marrow, become affected.


Types of Lymphoma


1. Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Hodgkin's disease is characterized by painless enlargement of one or more lymph nodes, most commonly in the chest, neck and armpits. If the caner has spread from these initial sites then fevers, night sweats, weight loss and bone pain can also occur.


2. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

 Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which is the more common disease of the two, may start in exactly the same way however the patient may also develop an enlarged spleen, anemia and general malaise.

Signs and Symptoms


One of the most common symptoms among lymphomas is the swelling of lymph nodes, which often occur in the upper body,lack of energy and dramatic weight loss,lower back pain,pain in the lymph nodes after alcohol consumption and skin patches or lesions


Is lymphoma curable for anybody?

Thus, the answer is yes and no because it depends on what type of lymphoma one has, what lymphoma stages it may be in, the lymphoma grade, the general health of the patient, response to treatment and of course a dash of luck.