Some survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma have a higher risk of developing a secondary cancer, especially acute myeloid leukemia (after certain types of chemotherapy, like BEACOPP), non-Hodgkin lymphoma, lung cancer, or breast cancer.
All survivors of NHL have a higher risk of developing a secondary cancer. This increased risk continues for up to 20 years after treatment. The most common secondary cancers include cancer of the lung, brain, kidney, or bladder; melanoma; Hodgkin lymphoma; or leukemia.
People who have had illnesses caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, such as infectious mononucleosis, are more likely to develop Hodgkin's lymphoma than are people who haven't had Epstein-Barr infections. HIV infection. People who are infected with HIV have an increased risk of Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Certain infections can be connected with higher rates of lymphoma. These infections include Epstein-Barr virus infections and helicobacter pylori infections. Common symptoms of having lymphoma include swelling of lymph nodes in your neck, in your armpits or your groin.
The risk of breast cancer starts to increase as early as 10 years after finishing mantle radiation for Hodgkin lymphoma. Therefore, you should talk with a doctor specializing in high-risk care for long-term breast health 8 to 10 years after finishing treatment.
Some survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma have a higher risk of developing a secondary cancer, especially acute myeloid leukemia (after certain types of chemotherapy, like BEACOPP), non-Hodgkin lymphoma, lung cancer, or breast cancer.
Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma or Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia.
This is a rare, slow-growing type of lymphoma. It's found mainly in the bone marrow, lymph nodes, and spleen. This type of lymphoma can't be cured.
Burkitt lymphoma: Considered the most aggressive form of lymphoma, this disease is one of the fastest growing of all cancers. Burkitt lymphoma, named for the surgeon who first identified the cancer in the 1950s, accounts for about 2 percent of all lymphoma diagnoses.
Increased risk of NHL associated with personal histories of several ADs [such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Sjögren syndrome, hemolytic anemia, psoriasis, discoid/systemic lupus erythematosus (DLE/SLE), systemic sclerosis, polyarteritis nodosa, sarcoidosis, Crohn disease, Hashimoto/hypothyroidism, and celiac disease] ...
Around 90 out of 100 people (around 90%) will survive their Hodgkin lymphoma for 5 years or more after diagnosis.
People between the ages of 15 and 40 and people older than 55 are more likely to develop Hodgkin lymphoma. Gender. In general, men are slightly more likely to develop Hodgkin lymphoma than women, although the nodular sclerosis subtype is more common in women (see the Introduction).
Past Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection.
Having an infection with EBV as a young child or teenager increases your risk of Hodgkin lymphoma.
Follicular lymphoma
almost 90 in 100 people (almost 90%) survive their cancer for 5 years or more after diagnosis.
If you have Hodgkin lymphoma that comes back, it may still be possible to get rid of your lymphoma again. This will mostly depend on: how well further treatment works for your type of Hodgkin lymphoma. the treatment you have already had.
Some people with Hodgkin lymphoma or with other types of high-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma might also relapse. Most relapses of Hodgkin lymphoma or high-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma happen within the first 2 years after treatment. As time goes on, relapse generally becomes less likely.
Survival data regarding Hodgkin vs. non-Hodgkin lymphoma depends on each patient's specific situation, but in general, the five-year relative survival rate for Hodgkin lymphoma is higher than that of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. One reason may be that non-Hodgkin lymphoma is often diagnosed when the cancer is more advanced.
Aggressive lymphoma, also known as high-grade lymphoma, is a group of fast growing non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Some common symptoms for aggressive lymphoma are weight loss, night sweats, nausea and recurrent fevers. Since these tumors are fast to grow and spread, immediate intervention is required after diagnosis.
Lymphoma is often curable, especially in its initial stages.
Skin reactions are common. Chemotherapy kills cells that multiply quickly, such as lymphoma cells. It also causes damage to fast-growing normal cells, including hair cells and cells that make up the tissues in your mouth, gut and bone marrow. The side effects of chemotherapy occur as a result of this damage.
Causes of lymphoma
In most cases, there is no known cause for lymphoma. However, for a few types of lymphoma, scientists have identified a cause: Most cases of gastric MALT lymphoma are caused by a common bacterial infection called Helicobacter pylori. Usually, Helicobacter pylori causes stomach ulcers and indigestion.
Lymphoma is not a genetic condition, though some genetic mutations increase the risk of developing it. A family history of lymphoma also seems to increase the risk of developing the disease, particularly in the case of Hodgkin lymphoma. There are various gene mutations linked to specific types of lymphomas.
Sometimes, one type of blood cancer can change into another — usually more aggressive — type of blood cancer. For example, one common form of slow-growing lymphoma called follicular lymphoma can become faster-growing acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This process can also happen the other way around.