Newly Diagnosed with Lymphoma?
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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with lymphoma, it's important to gather as much information as possible to navigate your cancer journey effectively. At American Cancer Fund, our goal is to provide you with essential knowledge about lymphoma such as symptoms, risk factors, and the latest research advancements to help you become an active participant in your care.
Is Blood Cancer Leukemia?
Lymphoma is the name for a group of blood cancers that start in the lymphatic system or the Lymph nodes or glands. The lymphatic system is part of the body’s immune system – the body’s defense against infection.
The marrow and lymphocytes are part of the immune system. Some other parts of the immune system are the lymph nodes, the lymphatic vessels, which connect the lymph nodes and contain lymph (a liquid that carries lymphocytes), and the spleen.
Lymphoma generally starts in lymph nodes or lymphatic tissue in sites of the body such as the stomach or intestines. Lymphomas may involve the marrow and the blood in some cases.
Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that occurs when lymphocytes–white blood cells that help protect the body from infection and disease–begin behaving abnormally. Abnormal lymphocytes may divide faster than normal cells or they may live longer than they are supposed to.
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Carrying the right information can empower you during your cancer care journey. Use these tools to help organize this information so you can be an active participant in your cancer care.
Keep them handy for use at home and bring them along to your doctor visits and other medical appointments.