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Lymphoma

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What are the lymph nodes?
The lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped organs of the immune system designed to filter out cell waste and bacteria, and to fight infection in our body. Clusters of lymph nodes are located widely throughout our body in the neck, armpits, abdomen, and groin.

What is lymphoma?
Lymphoma is cancer that begins in the cells of lymph nodes. This cancer is caused when your white blood cells work erratically and do not form, divide, or multiply normally. This results in useless cells which collect in the lymph nodes and grow into tumors.

Signs and symptoms of lymphoma
Most of the signs and symptoms of lymphoma appear to be harmless symptoms that can be related to a number of other diseases. Lymphoma can be slow growing and generally does not raise alarm until in progressed stages. Symptoms could include:
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss
  • Abdominal pain
  • Fatigue
  • Night sweats
  • Fever
Traditional treatment options for lymphoma
There are minimal treatment options for lymphoma. Surgery may be suggested to remove a large tumor. Treatment options could include the use of toxic medicines. Your doctor may also suggest:
  • Surgery
  • Chemotherapy
  • Radiation therapy
  • Bone marrow transplant
Radiation therapy may also be considered an option for some lymphoma patients. Radiation therapy is used in an attempt to destroy cancerous cells and cause a reduction in tumor size. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy are often performed simultaneously.

Hope4Cancer Institute treatment program for lymphoma
Lymphoma is a very stressful diagnosis and your healthcare team understands this. At Hope4Cancer Institute we will make every effort to keep you up to date and comfortable with your diagnosis, options, and treatment. We work with you to ensure that every aspect of your lymphoma treatment program is successful. The recommendations your healthcare team make to you will be for the most effective alternative treatments.

Individual treatment plans will vary. Hope4Cancer Institute optimizes your lymphoma treatment program by integrating our therapies which could include:
Our therapies can help to reduce cancer related side effects and improve your overall quality of life.

Our innovative approach to cancer treatment focuses not only on the disease, but on the patient's mind, body, and spirit.. If you are looking for a lymphoma treatment program that treats more than just your cancer, Hope4Cancer Institute is the place for you. Call us today at 1-619-468-9209. Our patient liaison is waiting to tell you more about our innovative approach to lymphoma treatment.

Death and mortality statistics for lymphoma
  • Over 70,000 cases of lymphoma will be diagnosed this year
  • The 5 year survival rate for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is approximately 63%



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