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Lymphoma Information
Lymphoma is caused by the mutation of lymphocyte cells. Lymphomas is classified into Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and most patients with the former respond well to treatment.
Lymphoma symptoms
- Swelling of lymph nodes
- Anemia
- Bruise
- Frequent infection by bacteria
- Fever
- Sweating
- Becoming thin
- Itchy skin
- Fatigue
Lymphoma risk factors
- Genetic mutation
- Viral infection
- Radiation
- Chemical drugs
- Autoimmune disorder
Diagnosis
- Blood test
- X-ray examination
- CT scan
- Bone marrow examination
Treatment
Mainly immunotherapy and radioimmunotherapy.
Reference
- Taylor, Elizabeth J. Dorland's Illustrated medical dictionary. 29th ed. Philadelphia: Saunders. 2000: 1038
- 香港防癌會, 淺談淋巴瘤, https://www.hkacs.org.hk/ufiles/Lymphoma.pdf
