Lymphoma

What is lymphoma? Lymphoma is basically a broad term that refers to many different types of lymphatic cancers. The lymphatic system helps your body fight disease. It helps your body filter out bacteria and fight infection. When you have been sick before, you may have even felt your lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms. They swell up when your body is fighting the infection or something like mono. It is estimated that over 50,000 Americans have lymphoma and that number is expected to grow about 7-8,000 each year. One reason for the rise in the condition is because of the increase of HIV and AIDS. AIDS weakens the immune system, making a person more likely to get lymphoma. Some common symptoms of lymphoma include fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, lack of energy, weight loss, fever that may come and go and itching. Some other symptoms that might be a little less common are unexplained lower back pain and painful lymph nodes after consuming alcohol. There are many different treatment options for lymphoma and most people respond well to treatment. The good news is that if you are not responding well to one treatment type,

there are others that can be tried. Typically, it can be treated. However, there are rare cases where it can’t or cases where it has progressed too far for treatment to be very helpful. However, it’s important that you seek treatment options. There are actually 20 to 30 different types of lymphoma. If you or someone you know suspects that they may have lymphoma, you should see a doctor right away to find out. There is treatment for lymphoma. In fact, over the past few years, treatment has come a long way. Lymphoma is not as hard to treat as it was even 10 years ago. So you should not hesitate to get help and the sooner you get diagnosed and begin treatment, the better your chances.