Lymphoma

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Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. There are many types of lymphoma, including Hodgkin's lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, primary central nervous system lymphoma, the B-cell lymphoma, and the hepatosplenic lymphoma.

Symptoms

Larger-than-normal lymph nodes
Sweating at night
Fevers that happen often or do not get better
Weight loss
Fatigue^[1] (feeling tired)
Enlarged spleen
Enlarged liver

Treatment

Chemotherapy is often used for both Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.^[2]^[3] Radiotherapy may also be used.^[4]

References

↑ "What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Lymphoma?".
↑ "B-Cell Lymphoma Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Complications, Consultations". 2 February 2019 – via eMedicine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
↑ "Hodgkin Lymphoma - Blood Disorders".
↑ "Radiotherapy".

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[1] "What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Lymphoma?".

[2] "B-Cell Lymphoma Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Complications, Consultations". 2 February 2019 – via eMedicine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)

[3] "Hodgkin Lymphoma - Blood Disorders".

[4] "Radiotherapy".

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