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What Is Non Hodgkin Lymphoma?
Non Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) refers to cancer that forms in the lymphatic system, a crucial component of the body’s immune system.The condition arises when lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) grow and divide uncontrollably. This condition can occur anywhere in the body, including lymph nodes, and has a variety of subtypes.
Non Hodgkin Lymphoma Diagnosis
Lymph Node Biopsy – A biopsy for Non Hodgkin lymphoma involves removing tissue from an enlarged lymph node to identify cancer cells and determine the lymphoma subtype.
Blood Tests – Blood tests for Non-Hodgkin lymphoma determine the white blood cell count, overall health, and possible organ involvement.
Non Hodgkin Lymphoma Imaging Tests – CT, PET, and MRI scans are used to detect tumor spread, stage tumors, and evaluate their progression.
Bone Marrow Biopsy – A Non Hodgkin bone marrow biopsy confirms that the cancer has spread to the bone marrow and helps to determine the best treatment strategy.
Non Hodgkin Lymphoma Prognosis
Non Hodgkin lymphoma prognosis can vary depending on the type, stage, age, and overall health of the patient. Slow-growing (indolent) cancers have a higher survival rate, but they are more challenging to treat. Aggressive cancers respond well to treatment, but they progress quickly. Several factors influence long-term outcomes, including early diagnosis, treatment response, and individual risk factors.
Is Non Hodgkin Lymphoma Hereditary?
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is not typically hereditary, meaning it doesn’t pass from parents to children. An individual may be at a slightly higher risk of developing NHL if they have a family history of lymphoma.
Non Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatments
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy involves the use of drugs to kill cancer cells that spread rapidly. This treatment may be used in conjunction with immunotherapy for the initial treatment of aggressive lymphomas, such as DLBCL.
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy consists of targeting and destroying specific proteins in lymphoma cells using monoclonal antibodies. When combined with chemotherapy, it enhances treatment responses and improves survival rates.
Targeted Therapy
Targeted therapy inhibits the production of specific genes and proteins that contribute to the growth of tumors. Drugs like ibrutinib or idelalisib can be prescribed for certain subtypes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, especially for people with relapsed or treatment-resistant disease.
Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy shrinks or eliminates localized lymphomas by using high-energy rays. It may be used in the early stages of disease or to relieve symptoms in advanced stages of cancer that press against vital organs.
Stem Cell Transplant
Stem cell transplants restore bone marrow damage caused by high-dose chemotherapy. Patients with relapsed or aggressive cancer are often treated with this drug, offering the possibility of long-term remission or a cure in some cases.
Hodgkin vs Non Hodgkin Lymphoma
Here are some of the key differences between Hodgkin vs Non Hodgkin Lymphoma (Source: NIH)
Non Hodgkin Lymphoma Survival Rate 
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