Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is a type of cancer of the lymphatic system. In rare cases, NHL remains in one specific place in the body. For example, they can go to the bone marrow, liver, and central nervous system. That is why they are called systemic malignant diseases.
Hodgkin's lymphoma is a cancer of the cells of the lymphatic system. In most cases, the disease affects the lymph nodes in certain parts of the body (neck, chest and abdominal cavities, groin and axillary regions). Practice shows that this type of oncology is treatable.
Risk factors
The cause of most cases of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is unknown. However, there are a number of factors that can trigger lymph cancer:
- weakened immune system;
- abdominal diseases;
- Epstein-Barr virus infection.
Symptoms
The main symptom of the disease is swollen lymph nodes in the neck, groin and armpits. Other symptoms include:- excessive sweating, especially at night;
- unexplained high fever;
- weight loss;
- fast fatiguability;
- shortness of breath and cough;
- whole body itching.
