Experts believe that many cases of melanoma are caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Energy from the sun is a form of radiation. It consists of visible light and other rays that people can’t see. Invisible infrared radiation, for instance, makes sunlight feel hot. UV also is invisible, and causes […]
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Anyone can get melanoma. Certain individuals, however, have several risk factors for melanoma. They are at higher risk for getting the disease than the general population. But risk factors do not cause a disease. Many people with risk factors for melanoma never get the condition. People with higher-than-normal risk include those who have or have
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Melanoma is often painless and usually produces the following signs: A change in the size, color, shape, or feel of an existing mole The appearance of a new growth or mole on the skin Need To Know: What changes in moles or freckles can indicate cancer? Melanomas may form from an existing mole or freckle,
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Doctors often spot melanoma during a skin inspection. The doctor should look for growths by doing a complete examination of the entire skin surface during each yearly physical examination. Many people detect melanoma themselves while doing regular skin self-examination. Early diagnosis is important-skin cancer would be almost 100 percent curable if all skin cancers were
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When a doctor has found cancer cells and is sure that they are from a lymphoma, it is important to know the grade and the stage of the cancer. Lymphomas of different grades and stages grow at different rates, and respond differently to treatment. The grade of a lymphoma refers to how quickly, or aggressively,
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The methods of treatment used for lymphoma include: Chemotherapy (drugs) and radiation therapy Bone marrow transplant Biologic therapy The combination of drugs and therapies used will depend on the type of lymphoma. Nice To Know: Taking part in a clinical trial (research study) to test promising new ways to treat non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is an important option for
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Because many non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas now have a good chance of being cured, anyone diagnosed with lymphoma should be referred to an oncologist as soon as possible. One reason for this is because treatments are constantly being improved and an oncologist is most likely to be aware of new and better therapies. The oncologist and the
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By choosing the best treatment, your doctors will try to bring the cancer into remission, so that no more cancer can be found and there are no more symptoms. The outlook for lymphoma and other cancers is measured in survival rates, or how many patients have been able to live for two years, five years,
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Q: What are some of the possible side effects of treatment? A: The effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy can be harsh. Remember that they are mostly temporary and won’t last forever. Talk with your doctor about what to expect and which symptoms to report if you experience them. Side effects may
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which carries lymph fluid and white blood cells throughout the body. White blood cells fight infection. There are two main types of lymphoma: Hodgkin’s disease, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. A non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis used to be very bad news. Now medical
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Abdomen: The center part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and other organs. Aggressive lymphoma: A lymphoma that is fast-growing. Alternative medicine: Treatments that have not traditionally been used in standard Western medicine, and are not widely taught in medical schools. These may include
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Information and Support Groups: American Cancer Society (ACS) Phone: (800) ACS-2345(toll-free hotline) www.cancer.org Check your local phone book for the address and phone number of your state’s ACS office. Cancer Care, Inc. National Office Phone: 212 302 2400 Tel: Services Phone: 212 221 3300
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