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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is malignant lymphoma?
A malignant lymphoma is a cancer that arises from cells of the body's lymphatic system, and has the potential to spread to other parts of the body. There are different types classified according to what cell type the cancer is derived from. Risk factors include age, family history and a weakened immune system.
Symptoms of malignant lymphoma
Swollen lymph nodes, usually small swellings at the neck, armpits, groin and behind the ears
Swollen lymph nodes over multiple parts of the body
Swelling or water retention on one side of the body
Neck swelling
Fever
Repeated episodes of fever above 100.4°F / 38°C
Blood in stool
Swelling below the ear/s
Questions your doctor may ask to check for malignant lymphoma
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose malignant lymphoma
Do you feel your lymph nodes are swollen and enlarged?
Do you have multiple lymph nodes on your neck or under your armpit?
Do you have swelling on one side of your body?
Do you have swelling on the front of your neck?
Do you have a fever?
Treatment for malignant lymphoma
Treatment varies based on the type of lymphoma, severity and general condition of the patient. Treatment may include a combination of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and medication to ease symptoms.
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Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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