Cancer Research for Families with Children
HCA/240
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Introduction:
Cancer affects over one million individuals annually. Cancer affects those with different age, socioeconomic status, gender, race, etc. There are several different type of cancers. However, we will be discussing non-Hodgkin lymphoma in children. This report is to show you the known causes, prevention and detection, how it affects the body, treatment options, and where you can find support.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children
What is Non-Hodgkin lymphoma? Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that develops in the lymphatic system. When you are diagnosed with this type of cancer, it means that the cells in the lymphatic system are either growing uncontrollably or do not die the way cells should. This type of cancer can develop in several different areas in the body such as: lymph nodes, bone marrow, spleen, thymus, and the digestive tract (stomach, small intestine, large intestine, colon, and rectum).
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Causes:
The cause of developing Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is unknown. However, it may be linked to infection or exposure to something in the environment, which causes the cells to change abnormally.
Risk factors: There are certain risk factors that may lead to developing Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. These risk factors are: being male (more common in men that women), age (risk increases as you get older), impaired immune system (when you have an autoimmune disease such as HIV or AIDS), viral infections (Epstein-Barr, etc.), bacterial infections (Helicobacter pylori), and environmental exposure (pesticides, fertilizers, and
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Solvents). All of these risk factors may lead to developing NHL, however it has not been proven.
Prevention/Detection:
The only type of prevention for this type of cancer would be leading a healthy lifestyle. While this may not always be effective, the things to do are to diet, exercise, have the right amount of sun exposure, and not to smoke.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Introduction:
Cancer affects over one million individuals annually. Cancer affects those with different age, socioeconomic status, gender, race, etc. There are several different type of cancers. However, we will be discussing non-Hodgkin lymphoma in children. This report is to show you the known causes, prevention and detection, how it affects the body, treatment options, and where you can find support.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children
What is Non-Hodgkin lymphoma? Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that develops in the lymphatic system. When you are diagnosed with this type of cancer, it means that the cells in the lymphatic system are either growing uncontrollably or do not die the way cells should. This type of cancer can develop in several different areas in the body such as: lymph nodes, bone marrow, spleen, thymus, and the digestive tract (stomach, small intestine, large intestine, colon, and rectum).
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Causes:
The cause of developing Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is unknown. However, it may be linked to infection or exposure to something in the environment, which causes the cells to change abnormally.
Risk factors: There are certain risk factors that may lead to developing Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. These risk factors are: being male (more common in men that women), age (risk increases as you get older), impaired immune system (when you have an autoimmune disease such as HIV or AIDS), viral infections (Epstein-Barr, etc.), bacterial infections (Helicobacter pylori), and environmental exposure (pesticides, fertilizers, and
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Solvents). All of these risk factors may lead to developing NHL, however it has not been proven.
Prevention/Detection:
The only type of prevention for this type of cancer would be leading a healthy lifestyle. While this may not always be effective, the things to do are to diet, exercise, have the right amount of sun exposure, and not to smoke.