What
The 'lymph' in lymphoma refers to
Lymph Nodes, the place in which the cancerous leukocytes form and grow.
True or False:
Lymphatic tissue is connected throughout the body.
True.
This means that if cancer cells develop in the lymphatic system, they can easily spread from their original location in the body to other tissues (and possibly organs)- even those outside of the lymphatic system.
True or False:
Lymphoma can be prevented but not cured.
False.
Both Non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin lymphoma can usually be cured (although it does depend on the stage of the cancer and NHL is less likely to be curable than HL). Neither can be prevented as no one knows why lymphoma occurs.
What is the most common form of lymphoma?
Non-Hodgkin.
The two (main) different types of Lymphoma
A. Lymphatic & Non Lymphatic Lymphoma
B. Hodgkin and Non Hodgkin Lymphoma
C. Erythroid and Leukocytal Lymphoma
What is A. Hodgkin and Non Hodgkin Lymphoma?
Lymphoma begins in the lymph nodes but as the cancer spreads is known to affect more parts of the body. What parts can be effected?
Bone marrow, the spleen and other organs in your immune system as leukocytes (a huge part of lymphoma's spread throughout the body) play a big role in the immune system. Also; any portion of the lymphatic system which goes throughout your whole body.
Main methods of treatment for lymphatic cancer (you only have to name 1 of the 2)
Radiation Therapy & Chemotherapy
Lymph nodes and Leukocytes play important roles in Lymphoma and what system?
The Lymphatic System
Lymphoma is a broad term for cancer that begins in cells of the lymph system. Lymphoma affects a type of white blood cells known as
A. Lymphomas
B. Lymph Nodals
C. Lymphocytes
What is C. Lymphocytes?
Cancer will occur when there is uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that grow and spread. The cancer starts in
A. Erythrocytes
B. The Lymph Nodes
C. Leukocytes
D. Lymphocytes
Trick question; B, C & D are technically all correct.
(Lymphocytes are a type of Leukocyte- white blood cell- and cancerous Leukocytes develop in the Lymph Nodes)
Which of these could contribute to lymphoma leading up to/causing death?
A. Bone Marrow Failure
B. Organ Infection/Failure
C. Hyperviscosity (thickness of blood)
D. All of the above
D. All of the above.
A system composed of lymph nodes in your neck, armpits, groin, chest, and abdomen
What is: The Lymphatic System
The cause of lymphoma's development to become tumors and crowd healthy tissues/organs
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=14&v=6TnO474Zou0)
What is: uncontrollable growth and division of lymphocytes.
Lymphoma's physical affect on your body- considering the fact that it is caused by uncontrollable growth and division of lymphocytes, affecting the body's healthy organs and tissue.
These are only some possible effects (although it depends on the stage and specific type of lymphoma.) The enlarged lymph nodes lymphoma may cause- if in the chest or abdomen- can cause difficulty breathing or loss of appetite. As cancerous lymphoma cells will spread, they may get into the bone marrow, creating infections and possibly causing anemia.