12/09/2024
September reminds us of the dangers of LYMPHOMA CANCER.
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of the body's germ-fighting and disease-fighting immune system. Lymphoma begins when healthy cells in the lymphatic system change and grow out of control.
The lymphatic system includes lymph nodes. They are found throughout the body. Most lymph nodes are in the abdomen, groin, pelvis, chest, underarms and neck.
The lymphatic system also includes the spleen, thymus, tonsils and bone marrow. Lymphoma can affect all these areas and other organs in the body.
There are no specific causes found to cause lymphoma. Lymphoma begins with changes in the DNA of a disease-fighting blood cell called a lymphocyte. A cell's DNA holds the instructions that tell the cell what to do. In healthy cells, the DNA gives instructions to grow and multiply at a set rate. Healthy cells die at a set time.
In cancer cells, the DNA changes give different instructions. The changes tell the cancer cells to make more cells quickly. The cancer cells can go on living when healthy cells would die.
In lymphoma, the DNA changes happen in the lymphocytes. The changes can:
Lead diseased lymphocytes to grow out of control.
Cause too many diseased lymphocytes in the lymph nodes.
Cause the lymph nodes, spleen and liver to swell.
Risk factors can be:
A weekend immune system, family history, specific infections, or age.
Signs and symptoms of lymphoma may include:
Fever.
Night sweats.
Fatigue.
Itchy skin.
Painless swelling of lymph nodes in the belly, neck, armpits or groin.
Pain in chest, abdomen or bones.
Losing weight without trying.
Lymphoma symptoms are like those of many more common conditions, such as infections. That is why it is good to do a regular checkup.
Contact us and get an appointment with our oncology department and your health is assured to be in professional care.
Kindly know that there is a way out of LYMPHOMA, and we can do it together.