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What causes Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma? No
one knows for certain but it is more likely to develop in people who have
taken drugs following an organ transplant to prevent rejection, or those have
lowered immunity, however, it is still an uncommon occurrence. Viruses
such as the Epstein Barr virus, (glandular fever) can contribute to the
development of lymphomas Can NHL be passed on? NHL
(Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma) is not infectious and cannot be passed on to other
people. NHL
cannot be interited What is NHL? NHL is a
cancer of the lymphatic system called lymphoma. There are two types of
Hodgkin’s disease. One is simply called Hodgkin’s disease, and the other is
Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma of which there are about 20 different types. (Dr
Hodgkin first described it, hence the name) |
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What is the difference between NHL and
Hodgkin’s disease? In simple
terms, the difference is seen under the microscope, where Hodgkin’s disease
shows a particular cell called the Reed-Sternberg cell, and this is not found
in other lmphomas, so they are called Non Hodgkin’s Lymphomas (NHL). The
difference may seem very small, but the treatment for the different types is
very different. So it is a proper cancer or a variant? It is a
proper cancer in its own right. There are
over 20 different types, but they all start when the division of cells gets
out of control and the cells continue to multiply, with the possibility of a
lump or tumour developing in one or more groups of lymph nodes. What are lymph nodes? Lymph nodes or lymph glands are part of the
lymphatic system, which is itself part of the immune system, the body’s
natural defence against disease and infection. The nodes that you are most
likely to notice are in the neck, armpit and groin areas. For example, if you
have a sore throat, you may notice that the lymph nodes in the neck become
swollen, which is a sign that the body is fighting the infection.
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