What is low grade lymphoma and how is it treated?

Question

My friend just had a melanoma removed on her leg a month ago and two days ago they removed her lymph node near her iliac crest. The preliminary biopsy says it is not melanoma, but now they suspect it is low grade lymphoma. One doctor told her it could be a "false positive" Pet Scan. There is another suspicious lymph node at her aortic base. They did not biopsy that. Is it normal to have a melanoma and lymphoma, or did they just happen to discover these inflammed lymph nodes because of the melanoma promting the Pet Scan. Is it possible she has always had inflammed lymph nodes? I sure hope so!

Answer 1

I assume 'low grade' means the tumour (if that's what it is) is not dividing particularly rapidly and is possibly not as invasive/liable to spread as a higher grade tumour. This is good news as it means it should be easier to treat.

Answer 2

its not possible tat her lymph nodes r always inflammed. lymph nodes get tender n palpable whn there is an ongoing infection n depends on where is the infection n to which lymph node there is a drainage frm the infection side. there is not much to worry if the lymph nodes is a little painful. but there is a need to worry if the lymp node is not painful n feels indurated whn palpated as this could mean the lymph nodes is cancerous n treatment is required.

Answer 3

Wow. This is a lot of information. Melanoma and lymphoma are not related. There is a theory that people with one type of cancer are more likely to develop a second cancer, different type, because of a problem in their immune system.

I've never heard of a 'false positive' PET scan. However, a PET is not diagnostic in that it won't tell you WHAT TYPE of cancer it is. If she really does have lymphoma, it is really bad luck. Low grade is better, though. Sometimes they just watch it. Depends a lot on the age of the patient.

Answer 4

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