Non Hodgkins Lymphoma

Question: What is the difference between Hodgkins and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?

Answer: Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are both cancers that originate in white blood cells known as a lymphocytes or B-cells. The lymphocyte is an important part of your immune system. Both of these cancers may cause similar symptoms, but they are different. The distinction between Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is made upon examination of the cancerous tumor. The type of abnormal cells in the sample determines whether a lymphoma is classified as Hodgkin's disease or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Hodgkin's lymphoma is rare. Non-Hodgkin's is more common.

Question: Can lymph drainage massage help someone with Follicular Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma? I am a Massage Therapist in Alpharetta Ga and have a client with nhl. I want to know if she could benefit from Lymph drainage massage.

Answer: no. even though a masasge might make the person feel better, it will not help their cancer.

Question: Is non Hodgkin's lymphoma and nodular histiocytic lymphoma the same thing?

Answer: Non Hodgkin's lymphoma is a general classification and is made up of a dozen or so subtypes of lymphomas. Histiocytic lymphoma is just one of those subtypes. There are many others too. All the best

Question: Why does age affect the probability of getting Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma? Not only age, but also whether you are male or female, have been exposed to chemicals, have gone through chemotherapy, or are Jewish. These are all risk factors I found, but I can't imagine why they would matter.

Answer: One important thing to consider is we don't really know what causes lymphoma yet. Also, Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a pretty diverse set of cancers. There are over 30 subtypes, and all of them are somewhat different. As to the specific factors you've identified: Age - Advanced age increases the risk of almost all kinds of cancer. It probably has something to do with an aging immune system not reacting properly or aging cells are just simply more susceptible to cancer. That said, certain kinds of lymphoma are more common in younger age groups (Hodgkin's and Burkitt's N-HL for example). I have never seen a good explanation of why, for example, Hodgkin's is so common in 15-35 years old. Male/Female - I don't think we know why lymphoma is somewhat more common in males than females. Chemical exposure - Being exposed to chemicals increases your risk of developing any kind of cancer. Probably happens through genetic damage to dividing cells, which leads to cancer (cells growing out of control). People have different susceptibility to environmental carcinogens. Chemotherapy - Chemo is essentially poison, and it can damage the bone marrow or cause genetic damage, just like chemical exposure. Many chemo drugs are known carcinogens, unfortunately. Jewish ancestry - Certain kinds of cancer, including CLL, are genetically based and seem to be hereditary; a mutated gene may be passed down. This means you find them much more often in certain populations. Generally, if you have a family member with lymphoma, you're at a somewhat higher risk for developing lymphoma. However, it is not known if this is genetic or if this is simply exposure to the same environmental factors.

Question: What is the difference between Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?

Answer: Hodgkin's Disease and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are both cancers of the lymphocytes and lymphatic system. They are therefore pretty closely related and their symptoms tend to be very similar. Some differences: Hodgkin's Disease is characterized by a certain kind of cell called a Reed-Sternberg Cell. There are four "classical" subtypes of Hodgkin's Disease and one non-classical form (Nodular lymphocyte predominant). Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, on the other hand, is a very diverse set of cancers -- basically any lymphoma that is not Hodgkin's Disease gets classified as Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Some common kinds of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma include Burkitt's, Diffuse Large B-Cell, Mantle Cell, and Follicular. Hodgkin's tends to progress at a moderate rate. Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas tend to grow at all different rates (leading to classification as aggressive or indolent). Hodgkin's Disease is almost always considered curable. Some kinds of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are curable and others are not. Some of the different N-HL kinds have as high if not higher rates of cure than Hodgkin's Disease. It really depends on what subtype you're talking about. Hodgkin's Disease tends to hit a younger population; it is most common in the 15-35 age group (there is another peak late in life). Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma tends to effect people who are older, though certain subtypes (like for example Burkitts) tend to be found most often in children. There are different prognostic factors used for estimating prognosis with Hodgkin's Disease and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Hodgkin's Disease has a tendency to begin in the chest, especially in younger patients. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma can start anywhere. Hodgkin's Disease and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are treated differently. The ABVD regimen is most commonly used for Hodgkin's Disease at least here in the US. Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are treated with much more of a wide variety of chemo agents, reflecting the differences among different subtypes. A commonly used N-HL treatment is called CHOP-R. That gives you an overview. There's a pretty good chart here: http://healthguide.howstuffworks.com/hod… That outlines some the main differences between HD and NHL.

Question: What are the clinical manifestations of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?

Answer: Enlarged nodes in neck, armpit, groin Enlarged liver or spleen Fatigue (can be due to anemia as well) Weight loss Sweats Fevers Low white count or platelets leading to infection or bleeding respectively If mass in chest, spine or brain could get other symptoms/signs as well... Hope that helps

Question: What is the difference between Non Hodgkin's lymphoma and Hodgkin's disease?

Answer: Both diseases are lymphomas, a type of cancer that originates in a subset of white blood cells called lymphocytes. The difference between Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's is in the specific lymphocytes involved. In Hodgkin's disease, also called Hodgkin's lymphoma, the abnormal lymphocyte involved is the Reed-Sternberg cell (B lymphocyte). This particular lymphocyte isn't found in other types of lymphomas, so they are called non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. There are more than 30 different kinds of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Question: Does my 4 year old son have non hodgkin's lymphoma? The doctor has ordered bloodwork and wants to "wait and see". The glands in his neck are the size of golf balls, his energy is low, he is pale and his appitite is almost not existent. Have any of you ever experienced this or have any info on any other symptoms to watch for?

Answer: Leave it to the doctor but if he thought it was very serious he would put him in hospital straight away.

Question: What is the prognosis for someone with a rather aggressive form of non hodgkin's lymphoma.? What are the best treatments and what are typical odds for survival?

Answer: check out web md, they usually have a section where you can ask questions or read information from others who have this disease.

Question: I have a friend who has non Hodgkin's lymphoma. It's been a little over two years. ? He's been in remission for a year. What's the best casr scenario for life expectancy? He's 52.

Answer: It is impossible to say. The best case scenario is his lymphoma remains in remission for life and that he suffered no lasting effects from treatment and can lead a normal life with a normal life span. There are approximately 30 different kinds of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The different kinds have very different prognoses. So knowing what subtype is important to estimating an answer to your question. The chances that lymphoma will reoccur drops significantly after two years; after five years in remission, a person can be considered cured. Various issues can effect the life span of lymphoma survivors other than potential return of cancer, including side effects from chemotherapy. For example, Adriamycin is commonly used to treat both Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's and is associated with an increased rate of heart problems. I'm sorry I am unable to give you a clearer answer than that. Your friend's oncologist is the best source for an estimate on long-term prognosis because he/she knows his case the best.

Question: Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma? What is the survival rate of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma? In woman?

Answer: Which type, which stage? This is a category of diseases - not one disease. Sorry we can't be specific Nataleah. There are many varieties of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas - over 20 different disease types. http://www.lymphomainfo.net/nhl/classify… They each have a different survival depending on the stage of presentation and other factors. If you are asking about the chances for a specific person, the very best source will be the hematology oncology specialist taking care if this person. He or she will have the stage, the pathologic type of NHL, and other information to predict likelihood for survival. The doctor may not give this information to a friend or family member without the patient's permission, and it is best to go with this person at the time of his or her cancer specialist office visits to hear these answers. Survivals do not vary a great deal between women and men. The person's sex is probably the least important factor in trying to guess the ultimate outcome of one of these diseases.

Question: Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma cancer--B type? A relative of mine has Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma cancer--B type,the Doctors there (in Calcutta)suggest Rituximab therapy with the use of MabThera.Along with Cemo Theraphy. My queiry is (1)How much percent can a patient recover 4m this therapy(2)Is it advisable in the first place(& that too along with Cemo Therapy(3)How much should the therapy cost approximately(4)whether it is worth it? Also people who have experianced or have friends or relatives who have experianced this condition of Cancer -Pl provide as much Info -Knowledge-If posible--Also alternate treatment if possible- My personal email address is pramodvpacher@yahoo.co.in

Answer: I am a NHL survivor. I used chemo and Rituximab. It took a little over 2 years to be called in remission. 1. You can fully recover. 2. It is extremely advisable to do it. 3. The cost is not measurable if it will keep you alive. 4. Live is sure worth more than the alternative.

Question: non hodgkin's lymphoma III B? My friends father has non hodgkin's lymphoma III B. I get very little from the docters on what to expect. Tonight he drove his self to her house. He is usually in a sound state of mind. The past several days his conversation has been as if he has deminesia. This comes & goes so we thought nothing of it. I mentioned it to his docter today & he simply said that is to be expected. He has been caring for his self as e insists. Tonigh he can barly walk due to the lymph nodes in his groin swelling. I have no idea how he got to his car. We spoke with him on the phone just 2 hours earlyer. He seemed fine. We fond him in our drive way honking his horn. He barley missed my friends car. (We have taken the keys) I know he can not stay by his self any longer. He is to be admitted in the hospital in the morning for another round of kemo. Can anyone tell me what to possiably expect from his mental state of mind? after his kemo his condition seems to get better for 2 to 3 weeks then he gets down again. Untill now it has been a physical condition. I am scared & do not know what to expect. I understand Docters have to cover there selves due to malpractice suites. There for they tell me nothing on what to expect. They tell me what the cancer has done & what the treetments could do for him. Nothing about what to prepare for. Someone Please help. Excuse my spelling im not real concerned about it tonight.

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Question: Is there a blood test for non hodgkin's lymphoma? Will a cbc show abnormal? Does anyone know if there is a blood test for this? Will a complete blood count look abnormal or is there some other blood test that will look unusual if you have this condition?

Answer: Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is usually diagnosed from a lymph node sampling or from biopsy of the bone marrow, though specialized testing (such as flow cytometry) of the blood can make the diagnosis as well. If the lymphoma cells are only in the lymph nodes, blood work is pretty useless in the diagnosis. A normal CBC does not rule out the diagnosis. CBCs are frequently normal in patients with early lymphomas. LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) is another commonly done test but is nonspecific and frequently normal as well. God bless, best wishes

Question: Survival of non hodgkin's lymphoma on pancreas? My dad has non hodgkins lymphoma. A tumor the size of a grapefruit on his pancreas. He is 66 and was quite healthy until recently. The dr says that it is growing rapidly, which is a good thing, im not sure why. He is under going chemo and radiation. They also said there are cancer cells through out his body. I am looking for people whome have had simular situations and how long they survived. thank you

Answer: Well the only thing I can answer is the part about it being fast growing. It's good that it's fast growing because chemo will work better on it. Chemo kills all rapid growing cells like your hair so having a faster growing cancer is better. Sorry I don't have more answers but I hope he makes a full recovery.

Question: using terms a physician would understand differentiate between hodgkin's lymphoma and non-hodgkin's lymphoma ?

Answer: There are two major categories of lymphoma. There is Hodgkin's Disease and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Hodgkin's Disease is rarer and most often found in the 15-35 age group, whereas Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is more common and found most often in older groups. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma actually represents a large group of different cancers; there are many different subtypes of N-HL. On the pathological level, Hodgkin's Disease is usually distinguished by the presence of the Reed-Sternberg Cell. R-S cells are large and usually have two nuclei. Google Reed-Sternberg cells and you'll find a lot of information on them. Hodgkin's Disease and N-HL can't be distinguished based just on symptoms. But a mediastinal mass would be much more common in Hodgkin's Disease, as would itching or pain on drinking alcohol.