I need to know since I have a paper due
2007-02-27 13:45:20 · 8 answers · asked by eatthattoast55 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Here's where you'll find the best info for your paper:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
I had ZERO risk factors or family history. Sometimes, it just happens.
Best wishes
2007-02-28 00:43:51 · answer #1 · answered by Char 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lymphoma is a variety of cancer that originates in lymphocytes or, more rarely, of histiocytes. Collectively, these cell types form the reticuloendothelial system and circulate in the vessels of the lymphatic system. Just as there are many types of lymphocytes, so there are many types of lymphoma. Lymphomas are part of the broad group of diseases called hematological neoplasms.
Traditionally, Lymphoma is classified as Hodgkin's lymphoma, discovered by Thomas Hodgkin in 1832, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (all other types of lymphoma). Modern classifications of lymphoma are more sophisticated than this simple scheme.
The cause of primary brain lymphoma is unknown, but it is more common in people between the ages of 45 and 70. Patients who are immunocompromised, such those with HIV or organ transplants, especially heart transplants, are at greater risk for primary lymphoma of the brain. In immunocompromised patients, the lymphoma is linked to Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) infection.
The incidence is rising, but primary brain lymphoma is still relatively rare.
Hodgkin's lymphoma-The first sign of this cancer is often an enlarged lymph node which appears without a known cause. The disease can spread to nearby lymph nodes and later may spread to the lungs, liver, or bone marrow.
The cause is not known. Hodgkin's lymphoma is most common among people 15 to 35 and 50 to 70 years old.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma-For most patients, the cause of the cancer is unknown. However, lymphomas may develop in people with weakened immune systems. For example, after an organ transplant.
2007-02-27 22:06:18 · answer #2 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son had lymphoma last year. He had a rare form called burkitts lymphoma and it infested his whole digestive tract. from the research i did it is more common in africa and that is where they mostly link it to to the ebstein barr virus, which incidently is the new name for mononucleosis. they explained the same thing to me that the above people mentioned about the cell mutation. As for me i have my own beliefs about cancer causes and cures. you can find alot of information on the internet about lymphoma and all the types of the disease. good luck with you paper
2007-02-27 22:55:27 · answer #3 · answered by lots of ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some forms are speculated to be caused by viruses (epstein-bar virus (mononucleosis) and retroviruses (such as HIV in human, Feline leukemia virus in cats). And then just like with any other cancer once cell could have mutated, not been caught by the immune system then had the chance to proliferate. Mutations in DNA can be induced by things such as radiation and toxins. Ther may also be genetic components. There may be a faulty tumor suppressor gene.
2007-02-27 21:54:01 · answer #4 · answered by ALM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If scientists knew that, they would be rich! Lymphome is a raised level of white blood cells. This is not healthy because of the loss of control of the cell division.
2007-02-27 22:17:10 · answer #5 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-27 21:50:31 · answer #6 · answered by javierporras1983 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The cause is unknown.
2007-02-27 21:49:09 · answer #7 · answered by mop-27 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they knew what caused it, they could prevent and remove it.
2007-02-27 21:53:18 · answer #8 · answered by candl91402 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋