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

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 4

do many have lymphoma?

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

Question 5

what is d cell lymphoma?

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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 6

how is lymphoma detected?

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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 7

can you die from lymphoma?

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

Question 8

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 9

how to know if i have lymphoma?

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You must have some S: If you have symptoms, then you need to tell us about them.....Otherwise why raise this question? Lymphoma is a cancxer of the lymph glands, so your lymph nodes have to enlarge and be visible and easily palpable before you worry about having a lymphoma.

Question 10

chance lymphoma in 30 year old?

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Low but...: If you have an obviously abnormal Lymph node, get it seen. Everybody has a few big ones and they are your friends. If you have unexplained fever, weight is or night sweats, get worked up. If none of this applies, don't worry about lymphoma

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