Hodgkin Lymphoma Research Paper
LYMPHOMA
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that develops from lymphatic cells. The two main categories of Lymphoma are Hodgkin lymphomas (HL) and the non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL). There are several signs and symptoms, some are extreme and so are just the simple symptoms. Non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin lymphoma each affect a different kind of lymphocyte. In lymphoma, a white blood cell starts multiplying and spreading abnormally. The body has two main types of lymphocytes that can develop into lymphomas: B-lymphocytes (B-cells) and T-lymphocytes (T-cells).
There are four types of HL, an uncommon form of lymphoma that involves the Reed-Sternberg cells. The four types are: Nodular sclerosing, Mixed cellularity, Lymphocyte rich and Lymphocyte depleted. There are more than 61 types of NHL, some of which are more common than others. Any lymphoma that does not involve Reed-Sternberg cells is classified as …show more content…
There are an estimated 761,659 people living with lymphoma in the US. There are 177,526 people living with Hodgkin lymphoma. There are 584,133 people living with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In last five years the survival rate for HL has increased by 40% from 1960-1963 to 87.7% for all races in 2004-2010. HL is now considered to be one of the most curable forms of cancer. In Last five years the survival rate for NHL has risen from 31% from 1960-1963 to 71.4% in 2004-2010. In 2015, 20,940 people are expected to die from lymphoma.
The signs and symptoms for lymphoma are Swollen lymph nodes; swelling in and near the intestine; swelling near trachea; blocking the Superior Vena Cava causing chest pains and swelling; trouble thinking and numbness on the face; extremely itchy, red and purple lumps. These are the extreme symptoms observed in Lymphoma. The most common symptoms are unexplained weight loss; fever; Drenching night sweats (enough to soak clothing and
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that develops from lymphatic cells. The two main categories of Lymphoma are Hodgkin lymphomas (HL) and the non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL). There are several signs and symptoms, some are extreme and so are just the simple symptoms. Non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin lymphoma each affect a different kind of lymphocyte. In lymphoma, a white blood cell starts multiplying and spreading abnormally. The body has two main types of lymphocytes that can develop into lymphomas: B-lymphocytes (B-cells) and T-lymphocytes (T-cells).
There are four types of HL, an uncommon form of lymphoma that involves the Reed-Sternberg cells. The four types are: Nodular sclerosing, Mixed cellularity, Lymphocyte rich and Lymphocyte depleted. There are more than 61 types of NHL, some of which are more common than others. Any lymphoma that does not involve Reed-Sternberg cells is classified as …show more content…
There are an estimated 761,659 people living with lymphoma in the US. There are 177,526 people living with Hodgkin lymphoma. There are 584,133 people living with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In last five years the survival rate for HL has increased by 40% from 1960-1963 to 87.7% for all races in 2004-2010. HL is now considered to be one of the most curable forms of cancer. In Last five years the survival rate for NHL has risen from 31% from 1960-1963 to 71.4% in 2004-2010. In 2015, 20,940 people are expected to die from lymphoma.
The signs and symptoms for lymphoma are Swollen lymph nodes; swelling in and near the intestine; swelling near trachea; blocking the Superior Vena Cava causing chest pains and swelling; trouble thinking and numbness on the face; extremely itchy, red and purple lumps. These are the extreme symptoms observed in Lymphoma. The most common symptoms are unexplained weight loss; fever; Drenching night sweats (enough to soak clothing and