lymphomas
Lymphatic system tumors
Lymphomas are cancers that originate in the lymphatic system—the network of vessels and nodes that helps fight infection.
The two main categories are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, distinguished by the type of abnormal cell involved.
Symptoms often include swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss.
The oncologist specializes in treating lymphomas and leukemias.
Lymphoma category by exclusion
- B-cellAntibody-secreting immune cell
- T-cellThymus-derived immune lymphocyte
- follicularPertaining to follicles
- cutaneousRelating to skin
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- stagingPreparing for presentation
- histologyStudy of tissue structure
- bone marrowBlood cell birthplace
- high-gradeOf superior quality
low-grade · indolent · aggressive · pathologist · cytogenetics · FISH · PET scan
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
- targeted therapyTreatment hitting specific molecules
- stem cell transplantInfusion of blood-forming precursors
monoclonal antibodies · corticosteroids · radiotherapy · watchful waiting · clinical trials · consolidation
Temporary disease absence
- relapseReturn to former illness
- refractoryResistant to heat/control
- survival rateShare of survivors measured
- five-year survivalPost-diagnosis longevity measure
cure · transformation · second-line · disease-free · watchful waiting · early-stage · palliative
Excessive perspiration during sleep
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- weight lossReduction in body mass
- feverElevated body temperature
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
hepatomegaly · chest pressure · dyspnea · skin lesions · anemia
Abnormal tissue mass
- malignantHarmfully invasive, often fatal
- clonalGenetically identical copies
- proliferationRapid increase in quantity
- apoptosisProgrammed cell death
non-Hodgkin
Lymphoma category by exclusion
- B-cellAntibody-secreting immune cell
- T-cellThymus-derived immune lymphocyte
- follicularPertaining to follicles
biopsy
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- stagingPreparing for presentation
- histologyStudy of tissue structure
- bone marrowBlood cell birthplace
high-grade · low-grade · indolent · aggressive · pathologist · cytogenetics · FISH · PET scan
chemotherapy
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
- targeted therapyTreatment hitting specific molecules
stem cell transplant · monoclonal antibodies · corticosteroids · radiotherapy · watchful waiting · clinical trials · consolidation
remission
Temporary disease absence
- relapseReturn to former illness
- refractoryResistant to heat/control
- survival rateShare of survivors measured
five-year survival · cure · transformation · second-line · disease-free · watchful waiting · early-stage · palliative
night sweats
Excessive perspiration during sleep
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- weight lossReduction in body mass
- feverElevated body temperature
itching · hepatomegaly · chest pressure · dyspnea · skin lesions · anemia
neoplasm
Abnormal tissue mass
- malignantHarmfully invasive, often fatal
- clonalGenetically identical copies
- proliferationRapid increase in quantity
lymphomascarcinomas
Cancers from epithelial cells
solid tumors · sarcomas · leukemias · adenocarcinomas · benign tumors
- Hodgkin lymphomaLymphatic cancer with distinctive giant cells
- non-Hodgkin lymphomaLymph tissue malignancy, not Reed-Sternberg