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LYMPHOMA

Lymphoma is a general term for a family of cancers that originate in the lymphatic system. Lymphomas are composed of malignant lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are white blood cells produced by lymphatic tissue to battle infection. They include B-cells, T-cells and NK-cells.

B-cells produce antibodies to kill infections, while T-cells kill foreign invaders directly. Lymphomas occur when these cells transform from a normal state to malignant cells. Instead of going through the normal life and death cell cycle, these malignant cells clone themselves and can grow uncontrollably to other parts of the body through the lymphatic vessels. The lymphomas are divided into two major categories: Hodgkin lymphoma and all other lymphomas, called non-Hodgkin lymphomas.Both Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas begin in lymphatic tissues and can invade other organs. But non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas are much less predictable than Hodgkin’s Disease, and they are more likely to spread to areas beyond the lymph nodes.

Survivorship and Support

As with any cancer, dealing with Lymphoma can be a difficult process.
After treatment, patients should see their doctor frequently and be monitored life-long for any complications.

It’s important to keep in tune with your body and report any changes you experience. Our staff is here to help you deal with the disease today and well into the future. There are certain aspects of your life that can be altered by the disease and treatment. Our nurses, physicians and on-site psychologist can help you cope with everything from medication, side effects, sexual health problems and more.