Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) refers to the cancer which is likely to develop in the lymphatic system.
Our body contains several blood cells called the lymphocytes. When these cells become damaged, they multiply uncontrollably and also abnormally increase in size. These enlarged lymph nodes further evolve into painless lumps that are widely known as tumors. As more and more damaged lymphocytes replace the normal ones, the body’s immune system becomes weak and it is no longer able to fight infections and ailments.
Such a physical condition is known as Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The cancer can develop in an individual lymph node, more than one node or any other organ like your liver or spleen. At times, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma develops in several parts of the body simultaneously. In the following section, we will give you a complete insight on this ailment and the things you should know about this.
7NHL can be diagnosed by Biopsy
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If your doctor suggests that you have lymphoma on a specific part of your body, he will ask you to get a biopsy of that particular section. Most of the symptoms of NHL are not really specific to be certain that they are caused by cancer.
Some of them are also likely to be caused by non-cancerous issues like infection or other types of cancer. For instance, very often, we get enlarged lymph nodes because of infections and not Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Due to this reason, most doctors suggest antibiotics and wait for a couple of weeks to check if the nodes shrink in size. If no change is observed in terms of size, the doctor will then order a biopsy.
Here, usually a small part of the node, or in most cases, the entire node is removed to view under lab tests and microscope. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is a serious ailment and it should never be overlooked or ignored in any situation. Consult a doctor immediately if you experience one or more of the mentioned symptoms.
