Causes
Lymphoma can be inherited. True or False.
False
Who is more at risk for NHL?
White men older than 60 years of age
What are physical signs to be aware of for NHL?
swelling in the groin, armpit and/or neck
There is a vaccine for this disease?
No.
What is the first test taken for indication of NHL?
Blood testing
Abnormal development of lymphocytes and the constant division of the cell will lead to Lymphoma. What lymphocyte is commonly affected in Non- Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
B Lymphocytes
What kind of viruses can lead to NHL?
HIV
Epistein- Barr Virus
Hepatitis
what organ in the immune system and lymphatic system is affected?
Lymph Nodes
What are safe ways of going through treatment?
monoclonal antibodies
stem cell transplantation (bone marrow replacement)
If diagnosed with Lymphoma, what would further testing look like?
chest x-rays
MRI
Is Lymphoma contagious and/or infectious?
No
Can having genetic syndromes increase the risk for developing Lymphoma?
yes. Is seen to occur with people who have down syndrome, Klinefelter's syndrome.
What are symptoms for NHL?
Night sweats
Tired and weak
fever
weight loss
coughing/ trouble breathing
monoclonal antibodies can be used within immunotherapy? true or false
true
Why is a biopsy relevant for checking NHL?
Biopsy is testing within the tissues. When taking a sample, it is possible to test any disease that could be present.
What chemicals used for farming can be linked to the formation NHL?
Insecticides
Fertilizers
Herbicides
What are some environmental factors that can impact the development of NHL?
Radiation/ pollution
What are complications a patient could go through with NHL?
A weakened immune system
What treatment can be a risk for a patient with NHL?
Chemotherapy
Having Lymphoma can increase the chances of developing a second cancer. (true or false)
True
What is a treatment that can also be harmful to patients that can develop NHL?
Radiation/ chemo therapy
immunosuppressants
There is no way of preventing Lymphoma, but what can be done to lower the chances?
Be healthy:
wash your vegetables/ meats
look out for chemicals in products (deodorant, hair dye)
Should you go on google the minute you notice a symptom?
NO GO TO A DOCTOR
replacing unhealthy cells with healthy cells
A low number of T cells would be an indication for Lymphoma. True or False
False