Lymphoma is a cancer that begins in the lymphatic system. 8 types of lymphoma, lymphoma but was not discussed by 8. There are two main types of lymphoma and more than 30 subtypes. More are discovered each year.
Lymphoma is classified as non-Hodgkin or Hodgkin. The difference is in one specific cell type, which is found in Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Hodgkin's is named after Thomas Hodgkin, who appeared in saw. It is rarer than non-Hodgkin. Scientists believe that Hodgkin lymphoma is closely associated with Epstein-Barr virus. It's in most people, but may become active and infect the person.
The probability of something Hodgkin's lymphoma after Epstein-Barr virus attacked are greater. Hodgkin disease usually starts in one lymph nodes and spreading to other lymph nodes and tissues. People aged between 15 and 35, and those who are over 55 are at increased risk for this type of cancer.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma starts when they are abnormal cells in the lymphatic system, which divide without control or Dead cells in the body to normal cell death. Unlike Hodgkin can this type of spread throughout the body. This can affect organs such as bone marrow, spleen and liver. Phase classifications are based on where the cancer spreads in the body.
If the patient of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, it means that they have one of the thirty
subtypes. These are divided into categories:
Aggressive, or-and aggressive. Refers to how quickly the cancer to grow and multiply.
Affects the B-cells, or T-cells of the immune system.
The precise subtype must find that the doctor may prescribe the best treatment. Each species responds to specific chemoterapiím.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has a favorite age group, but there are some factors which may increase the risk of certain individuals with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It are immune deficiencies caused by AIDS, my fight, and hepatitis C.
As with every other cancer is cancer of the older, the better chance you survive.