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Lymphoma Collection—Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma


General Overview Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system, the system responsible for fighting infections and draining excess fluid from body tissues. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a general name given to many types of cancer that develop from white blood cells (lymphocytes) in your lymphatic system. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is different from Hodgkin lymphoma, a related type of cancer. More InDepth Find answers in our in-depth report on non-Hodgkin lymphoma: What is non-Hodgkin lymphoma? What are the risk factors? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? How is it treated? What are the screening tests? How can I reduce my risk? What should I ask my healthcare provider about non-Hodgkin lymphoma? Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures Bone marrow transplantation Chemotherapy Radiation therapy Splenectomy Living With Lymphoma In his own words: living with non-Hodgkin lymphoma Traveling with cancer People who are actively undergoing cancer therapies or whose immune systems or overall health has been compromised by cancer treatments may choose to travel for a variety of reasons: business, vacation, even treatment. The key to traveling with cancer is to make travel preparations that will promote comfort, safeguard your health, and maintain your treatment goals as much as possible. Here are some tips to help smooth the trip. Preventing Lymphoma Sun exposure: finding a balance Researchers found that high frequencies of sunbathing and sunburns before age 21 were associated with a significant 30%-40% reduction in the risk of developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Read more here.		Special Topics Addison disease Lymphoma is a cause of Addison Disease. Learn more here. How childhood cancers differ from adult cancers We sometimes look at children and only see smaller versions of ourselves. But when we look deeper, we know that children have needs, wants, likes, dislikes, and even medical issues that vary greatly from their adult counterparts. Pediatric oncologists and other physicians who work with childhood cancers are very aware of these differences because childhood cancers are quite different from cancers that appear in adults. Read more here. Life after cancer Cancer is deadly, but millions of people beat it. Surviving cancer is one of the most amazing success stories a person can have. Ending cancer treatment is exciting, but it is also challenging. There are so many questions. What happens next? Will your cancer return? How can you stay healthy? Biologic therapies for cancer treatment Unlike chemotherapy and radiation therapy, which target the tumor itself, biologic therapies (biotherapy) focus on the body's biologic response to the tumor. Read more here. Related Conditions AIDS Mononucleosis Neutropenia Pleural effusion Shingles Tuberculosis Resources The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society http://www.leukemia.org Lymphoma Information Network http://www.lymphomainfo.net Lymphoma Research Foundation http://www.lymphoma.org National Childhood Cancer Foundation Children's Oncology Group http://www.curesearch.org

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