What are the symptoms of lymphoma?

Written by Liu Liang
Oncology
Updated on September 09, 2024
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The symptoms of lymphoma predominantly start with painless enlargement of superficial lymph nodes, most commonly in areas such as the neck, supraclavicular lymph nodes, armpits, or groin. Additionally, patients with nasal NKT lymphoma might experience nasal congestion, nosebleeds, and rhinorrhea. Lymphomas occurring in the stomach, for example, present symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and even rectal bleeding which are related to the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, symptoms can vary depending on the location of the lymphoma. Some patients may also experience enlargement of the liver and spleen. In advanced stages of lymphoma, bone marrow involvement is possible, along with common B symptoms including sweating, fever, or weight loss, which are also clinical manifestations seen in lymphoma patients.

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Is lymphoma a cancer?

Cancer actually refers to malignant tumors. Malignant tumors are named differently based on their site of origin. For example, those originating from epithelial tissue are called carcinomas, such as lung cancer, liver cancer, colon cancer, etc. Lymphoma refers to a malignant tumor originating from lymph nodes or tissues or organs outside the lymph nodes, which we call lymphoma. There are also some malignant tumors originating from mesenchymal tissue, which we call sarcomas. Therefore, lymphoma is also a malignant tumor and is considered a type of cancer.

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Lymphoma PR means "partial remission" of lymphoma.

"Lymphoma PR refers to an assessment of the effectiveness of chemotherapy. Typically, in clinical practice, after two rounds of chemotherapy, a comprehensive examination is conducted to assess the effectiveness of the treatment. PR stands for partial remission, which means that the measurable size of the tumor has reduced by at least 30% and has remained stable for four weeks. Clinically, this is referred to as PR, or partial remission, and it is an assessment of the effectiveness of chemotherapy."

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Are all lymphomas malignant?

Tumors can be benign or malignant; malignant tumors are commonly referred to as cancer. Lymphoma, because it originates from lymph nodes or tissues or organs outside the lymph nodes, is a type of malignant tumor, and thus it is called lymphoma. All lymphomas are malignant; there are no benign lymphomas. However, based on specific pathological types, lymphomas are classified into two main categories: non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Hodgkin lymphoma, but all lymphomas are malignant.

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Can people with lymphoma eat lamb?

Patients with lymphoma do not have any specific dietary restrictions, unlike traditional Chinese medicine, which refers to certain "heaty" foods that should be avoided. In Western medicine, as long as the diet is nutritionally balanced, including meat, protein, vegetables, and fruits, it fulfills the requirements of a balanced and comprehensive nutrition. The aim is to enhance the patient's immune system. There are no specific foods that are forbidden, so foods like lamb and beef can be consumed by lymphoma patients.

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What to check for malignant lymphoma?

The examination of lymphoma first requires routine blood tests and blood smears. When aggressive lymphoma invades the bone marrow, anemia, decreased white blood cells, and platelets may occur, and lymphoma cells can appear in peripheral blood; therefore, bone marrow smears and biopsies are necessary. Additionally, blood biochemistry is important, as an increase in lactate dehydrogenase is associated with tumor burden and is an indicator of poor prognosis. Furthermore, Hodgkin's lymphoma may involve the central nervous system, so patients with symptoms of central nervous system involvement need to undergo cerebrospinal fluid examination. The most important aspect of lymphoma is the histopathological examination. Based on the histopathological examination, the pathological staging is determined, and genetic rearrangement can also be performed.