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Non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) are a diverse group of cancers which arise from lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. NHL is distinct from Hodgkin lymphoma in its pathologic features, epidemiology, common sites of involvement, clinical behavior, and treatment. The broad category of non-Hodgkin lymphoma encompasses diseases with varying courses, treatments, and prognoses.
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is medically classified as a hematological malignancy, meaning that it is a cancer which arises from the blood. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma may develop in any organ associated with the lymphatic system, such as the spleen, lymph nodes, or tonsils. The diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma requires a biopsy of involved tissue. The numerous subtypes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma are typically grouped into three distinct categories based on their aggressiveness. These categories are indolent (or low-grade), aggressive (or intermediate-grade), and highly aggressive (or high-grade). The treatment of indolent or low-grade lymphoma may initially involve a period of observation, while aggressive or highly aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma is typically treated with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. Some forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma can be cured with chemotherapy, radiation, or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
There were 55,216 cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosed in the United States in 2005 (the most recent year for which statistics area available), and in that year, 20,873 people died from non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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∙ 15y agoBoth Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are lymphomas, a type of cancer that originates in a subset of white blood cells called lymphocytes - an important component of your immune system. The main difference is in the specific lymphocyte each involves. A doctor can tell the difference between Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's by examining the cancer cells under a microscope. If in examining the cells, the doctor detects the presence of a specific type of abnormal cell called a Reed-Sternberg cell, the lymphoma is classified as Hodgkin's. If the Reed-Sternberg cell is not present, the lymphoma is classified as non-Hodgkin's. The distinction is important because the treatment for each type can be very different.
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∙ 12y agosource:hotchkinlymphoma.org/hodgkins-vs-non-hodgkins-lymphoma
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∙ 13y agonon hodgkins is the worse
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What is the color of lymphoma bracelets?
Lime Green for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and Purple for Hodgkins Lymphoma
What is worse non hodgkins or hodgkins?
non hodgkins is the worse
Can non-Hodgkins lymphoma be caused by exposure to uranium while working in uranium mines?
Very probable, any relation beetween non-Hodgkins lymphoma and uranium workers.
What is the treatment for Rituxan for non-Hodgkins lymphoma?
I think no,you shoud see this link http://www.lymphomation.org/symptoms.htm
Which non-Hodgkins Lymphoma did Jackie Kennedy have?
The rare and deadly form that spread rapidly across her body.
What is the prognosis for non-hodgkins lymphoma?
There were 55,216 cases of non-Hodgkin(often called non-Hodgkin's) lymphoma diagnosed in the United States in 2005 (the most recent year for which statistics area available), and in that year, 20,873 people died from non-Hodgkin lymphoma. There is strong evidence from around the world that drinking Alcoholic Beverages reduces the risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
What is Hodgkins Lymphoma and can it be treated?
Hodgkins lymphoma, also known as Hodgkins Desease is a cancer of the tissue in the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, bone marrow, and other sites. It can be treated by various types of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation.
What was cause of death of Jackie Kennedy?
She succumbed to a heart attack- see related questions.
Is non hodgkins lymphoma hereditary?
It's hard to say...research is still being done.there is no definite pattern.probably best to consoul a doctor
What kind of non hodgkins lymphoma did Jackie Kennedy have I know there are three types indolent lowgrade and high grade.?
Jackie Kennedy was in fact diagnosed with and died fro. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It is not clear, however, which type she had.
How does hodgkins disease affect the body?
Hodgkins Disease (also Hodgkins Lymphoma) is a cancer that affects the lymphatic system in the body. The lymph nodes are a part of the bodies immune system.
Where can I find out more on the stages of non hodgkin lymphoma?
You can find out more information about non hodgkin lymphoma online without much difficulty. Several websites that can help you with this include: http://www.medicinenet.com/non-hodgkins_lymphomas/article.htm and http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/adult-non-hodgkins/Patient/page2.
