Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL) refers to a group of cancers that develop
in the body’s lymphoid system. Approximately 55,000 cases of non Hodgkins
lymphoma cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. every year. The incidence
of non-Hodgkin lymphoma has been increasing in the U.S. for the past
20 years at the rate of about 3% per year.
Lymphoma was first described by a British physician by the name of
Thomas Hodgkin. The specific type of cancer he described is now known
as Hodgkin’s disease. All other types of lymphoma cancers are considered
non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas.
The lymphoid system – a network of cells and channels that run through
the body – is a very important part of the immune system. Lymphoid
system cells, called “lymphocytes,” form in clusters called “lymph
nodes” and “lymph glands.” Lymphocytes circulate throughout the body
to all bodily tissues. Because these cells travel throughout the body,
malignant lymphomas can start in virtually any organ. At the time of
diagnosis, a lymphoma may be present in a single lymph node or organ,
or in many different sites of the body.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified close to 30 subtypes
of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. These subtypes are generally categorized
as “indolent” lymphomas, “moderately aggressive” lymphomas, and “highly
aggressive” lymphomas. “Indolent” lymphomas involve lymph nodes, bone
marrow, and/or the spleen. “Aggressive” lymphomas are most common in
the lymph nodes, but some cases involve organs that are separate from
the lymph nodes (referred to as “extranodal” cases).
The symptoms of non Hodgkin’s lymphoma can differ from patient to patient,
depending on the location of the lymphoma and other factors. One of
the most common symptoms for which people seek medical attention is
an enlarged lymph node. Other symptoms may include fever, chills, night
sweats, fatigue, loss of appetite, and unexplained weight loss. Symptoms
may relate specifically to the part of the body or organ that the lymphoma
is affecting.
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