Hodgkin's lymphoma

americans are diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma each year occurring in people aged between 16 and 34 years of age and those over the age of 55. Lymphoma is a term defined as a type of cancer that develops in the lymphatic system which is part of our immune system. Hodgkins Lymphoma starts off by first developing in the white blood cells, developing in the lymph nodes and then spreading to any organ which includes the skin and bone marrow. To better understand Hodgkins Lymphoma we will take an in…

of diagnosis indicating whether a person has Hodgkin’s disease or not, before treatment begins, the doctor will have to do further examinations to determine the extent of Hodgkin’s disease. The cancer will be assigned a stage. The cancer's stage drastically helps determine your prognosis and your treatment options based on the severity. According to medicine.net, there are four stages total that Hodgkin’s is classified in. Stages of Hodgkin's lymphoma include the following: Stage I. The cancer…

Lymphoma is a type of cancer developed from lymphocytes in the blood (lls.org). There are two major types, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin (lls.org). Hodgkin lymphoma differentiates from non-Hodgkin because it specifically develops in the Hodgkin tissues in the lymphatic system (lls.org). The classic symptom of Lymphoma, enlarged lymph nodes or tumors of the lymph nodes, was first observed in the 17th century by an Italian biologist named Marcell Malpighi. (Lakhtakia & Burney, 2015). Very little…

Burkitt’s Lymphoma is a form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in which cancer starts in the immune system called B-cells. It affects the lymphatic system, which helps your body fight infections. There are two common types: Sporadic and Endemic. The types differ by the parts of the body affected and the geographic location. Cause: The disorder is caused by chromosomal translocations. It is also associated with impaired immunity. The endemic (African) type is linked to the Epstein-Barr virus, HIV, and…

Charlie’s bone marrow and immune system? - A majority of stem cells are in the bone marrow and some circulate to the blood system. The stem cells produce red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. When Charlie was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL), his stems cells no longer made normal blood cells. Autologous stem cell transplant can be used after high doses of chemotherapy. Chemotherapy kills the cancer cells and also destroys the bone marrow. The stem cell transplant…

Affairs has listed prostate cancer, respiratory cancers, multiple myeloma, type II diabetes mellitus, Hodgkin's disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, soft tissue sarcoma, chloracne, porphyria. It took two generations and a lot of heartache among the Vietnam veteran community, but the VA “presumptive list” of diseases that are caused by exposure to Agent Orange now includes everything from non-Hodgkin lymphoma, prostate cancer, and multiple myeloma to Parkinson's disease and ischemic heart disease.…

Cassandra is a 17 year old female diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She presents to an oncology office in Connecticut with her parents to discuss possible new treatment options and for a routine follow-up visit. Her cancer is so aggressive that your team informs her that she must continue in her chemotherapy. Cassandra’s parents are very understanding and want to continue forth in treatment using chemotherapy. The risk and benefits have been explained to the family. Opportunities for…

Joan’s Theory Dr. Witt was negligent in failing to order an X-ray on multiple occasions, which caused injury to Joan. Issue: Did Dr. Witt treat Joan with a professional standard of care? Rule: “To establish professional medical negligence the evidence presented by the patient must show a violation of the degree of care and skill that required of a physician.” Smith v. Finch, 681 S.E. 2d 147 (Ga. 2009). Analysis: In order to establish a prima facie case against Dr. Witt, Joan will need…

A lymph node biopsy is performed to indicate if the cancer is from the lymphatic system. The results are positive for malignancies. The patient is then taken to surgery, where part of the tumor is excised and biopsied for a second time, revealing lymphoma. A bone marrow aspiration is performed to confirm the suspected diagnosis. The positive results for malignancies in the lymphatic system were important in tying all of the information together. The oncologist orders a second 18F-FDG PET/CT scan…

Hodgkin’s disease, or lymphoma, is a largely curable form of cancer. Largely. Yet, how do you look into the eyes of two people who lost their son to it? I was used to Mike asking me questions when I shadowed him. As a PA in a small-town medical office, he knew everyone, and he knew many things, consistently sharing them with me. I won’t forget that nitrates in the urine exhibits the presence of bacteria, and I also won’t forget that approximately 20% of patients with stage III Hodgkin’s disease…