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LYMPHOMA CANCER
The lymphatic system is part of the bodys immune defence system. Its job
is to help fight diseases and infection. Lymphatic vessels carry lymph, a
colorless watery fluid that contains infection-fighting cells called
lymphocytes. Along this network of vessels are groups of small, bean-
shaped organs called lymph nodes. Clusters of lymphnodes are found in
the underarms, groin, neck, chest, and abdomen
Diagnosis of Lymphoma
There are several factors that you will need to take into account when deciding on
your treatment. They include patients age, stage of lymphoma, likely progression
of lymphoma, sub-type of lymphoma and possible side effects of the treatments.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a widely used treatment for lymphoma, often combined with
radiotherapy. The type of chemotherapy you receive will depend on the type and
stage of your lymphoma. If it is thought that your lymphoma is curable you will
normally receive an aggressive treatment regime designed to kill all of the
cancerous cells in your body. However, if a cure is unlikely, then a more moderate
treatment regime may be used which can often provide long-term relief from
symptoms. An aggressive chemotherapy regime will involve you receiving
injections of chemotherapy (intravenous chemotherapy) while a more moderate
regime will involve you taking chemotherapy tablets (oral chemotherapy).
Radiotherapy
Transplants
Sometimes high doses of chemotherapy destroy the lymphoma cells and your bone
marrow. To help your bone marrow make new healthy blood cells, some stem cells
may be taken with a special machine before chemotherapy is given. These cells are
then transplanted into the body. These transplanted cells will then find their way to the
bone marrow and restore it, so that it can build healthy new blood cells.
How it Works