Question 1

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 2

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 3

is lymphoma transmissible?

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

Question 4

what is hotchkins lymphoma

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Cancer of blood cell: Hodgkins disease is a cancer of the b cells in your lymphatic system.

Question 5

is nonhodgkins lymphoma cureable?

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Non-Hodgkins Lymph..: This is one of the major miracles of modern medicine and oncology. I think that 95% of those with non-hodgkins lymphoma are surviving five years or longer with proper treatment.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of lymphomas?

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They vary: Could be no symptoms or weight loss, drenching night sweats, development of enlarged lymph nodes, fevers, infections, fatigue..Many of these are caused by the disease progressing and causing other problems.

Question 7

what are the signs that you have lymphoma?

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Many: Wight loss, fever, night sweats, new lumps arising in an area that never had them before. Lymphoma can appear anywhere and although it is most commonly seen in lymph nodes(glands) in the neck, groin and under the arms, there are many other possible senariios.

Question 8

what happens if i had lymphoma, could it be treated?

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Definitely!: Lymphoma is a broad term, but most types are well treated.  Be sure to complete the work up/staging process to make sure that you can be given the most appropriate treatment. Chemotherapy is the 'backbone' of the treatment. In some situations, radiation treatment can be a very important part of treatment. I am sorry that you have been diagnosed with this, but know that medical treatment can help.

Question 9

what are the chances of surviving lymphoma in the u.s.?

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Depends on the type: There are many different types of lymphoma.  Some are very aggressive and need therapy right away and others are slow growing.  The success rate depends on the type of lymphoma.  
Please ask this question again with more specifics about the type of lymphoma.

Question 10

is lymphoma curable?

Accepted Answer

Many types are: Lymphoma can be cured usually with chemotherapy and sometimes with the addition of radiation.  The success rate is dependent on the type of lymphoma as well as location.  There are some types of lymphoma are not considered curable with standard treatments.

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