Question 1

what is the best malt lymphoma treatment or medication?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the site.: If gastric, treat the h.Pylori first.   If it's still persistent of if inovlving airway or eye, usually radiation therapy alone is curative.   Some medical oncologists like to give rituxan, (rituximab) but that is controversial.

Question 2

can you have malt lymphoma with no symptoms? what are the usual symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: Malt lymphomas are typical indolent and asymptomatic. They can involve the lymph nodes or be infiltrating an organ. Symptoms, when present, are due to local compression causing swelling or local pain if the tumor has grown to  a good sized mass.

Question 3

what would be the symptoms of a malt lymphoma con the eye?

Accepted Answer

Lump or mass: A lymphoma on/in the eye would produce a lump or mass. Lymphomas of the eye uncommon.

Question 4

can gastric malt lymphoma cause swollen taste buds on back of tongue?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: Gastric malt lymphoma is usually characterized by being localized to the stomach alone.  The back of the tongue is a part of another lymphatic region known as waldeyer's ring and people can develop lymphoma there, but swollen tastebuds is not a common appearance for lymphoma.  So they are not guaranteed to be related.  If you have a gastric malt and are suspicious, see an ent.

Question 5

what are symptoms of malt lymphoma if it spread to the bone marrow?

Accepted Answer

Usually none: Hello, 
malt lymphoma in the thymus does not commonly involve the marrow but it does need to be checked.  Sometimes you don't see any changes or symptoms.  Occasionally you may see a lower white blood count, hemoglobin, or platelet count that suggests involvement.  Good luck.

Question 6

i had a malt lymphoma treated with bendamustine+rituximab. 6 months after the end of treatment 2 gastro revealed dysplasia and suggested gastroecotomy?

Accepted Answer

Can't say: This is far too complex a problem to expect an answer on a forum like this. Speak with the doctor(s) treating you. Good luck.

Question 7

can single white hyperdense patch on stomach in ncct abdomen/pelvis be something other than food? worried gastric malt lymphoma / gist... 35 yr history (now cured) hcv infection, current epigastric pain, nausea, high 12% monocytes, rest cbc normal

Accepted Answer

Abbreviations : I do not understand abbreviations as they differ across countries and even within.  Can be fatal. Discuss with your team who must know what they mean.

Question 8

does hodgkin's lymphoma always require medication?

Accepted Answer

For indolent nodular: Lymphomas, "watch & wait" and treat for symptoms has been a successful strategy for many years. With rituxin so benign to use (but quite costly) some are urging to treat sooner. But some for sure can be watched and waited.

Question 9

i am being treated for marginal zone n-h lymphoma with rituxin. after three treatments- no improvement. how long does this drug take?what to use next?

Accepted Answer

Stable?: If no worse then keep the course.  If it is worse, then a diffferent therapy is needed.  Marginal zone lymphoma is typically a low grade and watching and waiting is also appropriate.  Rituximab is a very active drug in this type of lymphoma.  Hope this helps.

Question 10

my dog has just been dx'd w/lymphoma and will undergo treatment w/same drugs for humans. what sort of safety precautions do i need to take to avoid exposure to those chemicals? can i still hug her and give her kisses?

Accepted Answer

: Hugging yes, Kissing maybe. Discuss with your vet as you did not mention which drugs.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Malt lymphoma medication

A member asked:

What is the best malt lymphoma treatment or medication?

A member asked:

Can you have malt lymphoma with no symptoms? what are the usual symptoms?

A member asked:

What would be the symptoms of a malt lymphoma con the eye?

A member asked:

Can gastric malt lymphoma cause swollen taste buds on back of tongue?

A member asked:

What are symptoms of malt lymphoma if it spread to the bone marrow?

A member asked:

I had a malt lymphoma treated with bendamustine+rituximab. 6 months after the end of treatment 2 gastro revealed dysplasia and suggested gastroecotomy?

A member asked:

Can single white hyperdense patch on stomach in ncct abdomen/pelvis be something other than food? worried gastric malt lymphoma / gist... 35 yr history (now cured) hcv infection, current epigastric pain, nausea, high 12% monocytes, rest cbc normal

A member asked:

Does hodgkin's lymphoma always require medication?

A member asked:

I am being treated for marginal zone n-h lymphoma with rituxin. after three treatments- no improvement. how long does this drug take?what to use next?

A member asked:

My dog has just been dx'd w/lymphoma and will undergo treatment w/same drugs for humans. what sort of safety precautions do i need to take to avoid exposure to those chemicals? can i still hug her and give her kisses?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?