Question 1

i have burkett's lymphoma, is it more likely that a bacterial infection become septic?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: Usually the treatment for burkett's lymphoma is quite aggressive. This usually means that your normal white blood cells - which protect you from infection with bacteria may be lower for a longer period of time. The longer they are quite low, the higher the chance of infection that may spread to your blood stream (septicemia).

Question 2

what is lymphoma?

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Malignancy: A lymphoma isma malignancy of a certain type of white blood cells called lymphocytes. These cells are found in the lymphatic system and the blood stream.  When the disease appears primarily in lymph nodes it is called a lymphoma. There are many different types of lymphoma.

Question 3

what are lymphomas?

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Malignancy: A lymphoma is a malignancy of a certain type of white blood cells called lymphocytes. These cells are found in the lymphatic system and the blood stream. When the disease appears primarily in lymph nodes it is called a lymphoma. There are many different types of lymphoma.

Question 4

is lymphoma inherited?

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Rarely: There is a very small risk of hereditary lymphoma. First degree relatives of patients with myeloma, lymphoma or cll carry a slightly higher chance of getting these diseases.

Question 5

can lymphoma be cured?

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Lymphoma: There are many types of lymphoma-from the agressive ones to the indolent ones. Each type has different biology and different response to therapy, as well as different prognosis etc. However, in general, lymphoma is a chemosensitive disease and is a radiosensitive disease. Yes, some lymphoma can be cured.

Question 6

do many have lymphoma?

Accepted Answer

Estimate: About 80, 000 cases are expected in the us in the next year based on the seer database.

Question 7

what is d cell lymphoma?

Accepted Answer

T cell lymphoma?: I think you mean t cell lymphoma, a cancer of t cells or thymocytes that can cause lymph gland enlargement, low blood counts, fevers, and sweats. A particular subtype is gamma-delta (the greek letter for d) hepatosplenic lymphoma, which could also be what you're referring to. A good source of information is the leukemia & lymphoma society of america's website.

Question 8

how is lymphoma detected?

Accepted Answer

Imaging and biopsy: Usually the doctor suspects a major illness based on clinical symptoms: fever, weight loss, night sweats, fatigue...Eventually ct scans are done and this shows evidence of enlarged lymph nodes or possible masses. A biopsy has to be done to truly diagnose lymphoma. To finish out staging the disease, the doctor may also require a pet/ct, other blood tests and a bone marrow aspirate and biopsy.

Question 9

is lymphoma transmissible?

Accepted Answer

No: Not a communicable disease except one rare form found in the west indes and japan.

Question 10

can you die from lymphoma?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unfortunately, yes, people can die from lymphoma.

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