Non Hodgkin Lymphoma is the most frequently known forms of cancer that originates in the Lymphatic System. This disease is also known to be the sixth leading cause of death in Lymphoma patients in the United States. The Lymphatic System consists of lymph nodes that are found in certain organs and areas of the body. Lymph nodes contain many, many cells called lymphocytes, which are more commonly known as white blood cells. White blood cells are the body’s defense system against bacteria and infections. Non Hodgkin Lymphoma is a form of cancer that attacks the immunity system. Lymphocytes contain two types of cells called B-cells and T-cells. There is a wide range of about 30 different types of Non Hodgkin Lymphoma. The B-cells and T-cells can determine which types of cancer a person has. …show more content…
B-cells are identified as indolent forms of this disease, it can also be aggressive, just like the T-cell forms. I’m going to specifically talk about the B-cells and its most recognized form of cancer. The B-cells make up about 85% of all Non Hodgkin Lymphoma diagnoses. The most frequent form of B-cell lymphoma is called Follicular Lymphoma. Follicular Lymphoma makes up about 22% of all lymphoma diagnoses in the world. Out of the 22% worldwide diagnosis, 35% of these diagnoses are in the United States. This form of cancer can be very hard to identify, since it usually has no symptoms. If the patient were to have symptoms they would range from swollen lymph nodes, weight loss, severe night sweats, and usually very high fever occurring daily. Basic laboratory blood testing can decide the activity level the disease is in. Certain scans can be done to decide whether a patient needs a tissue biopsy or not. Once the biopsy has been reviewed by the physician, he will be able to determine what stage the cancer is in, furthermore, what will be the most effective treatment for that individual