Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Quiz
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Saqib Baig, MD, MS (Pulmonology, Critical Care, Internal Medicine)
Dr. Baig graduated from Army Medical College (NUST) Pakistan in 2007. He did his internal medicine training from Baltimore, Maryland, USA during the years 2009-2013. He joined the internal medicine faculty practice at Medical College of Wisconsin in USA for 2 years before pursuing advanced training. He completed his pulmonary disease and critical care medicine fellowship from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School from 2015-2018. | | During his fellowship, Dr. Baig completed his master's in health care services management through Rutgers Business School. He currently serves as the medical director of respiratory therapy and pulmonary function lab and the clinical director of the COPD program at the Jane and Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. He holds the Assistant Professor of Medicine rank at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Baig's interests lie in respiratory physiology, airways disease, and data science.
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What is Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a cancer of lymphocytes, which are infection-fighting cells. The lymphocytes become abnormal, grow uncontrollably, and spread to different parts of the body. The exact cause is unknown. Risk factors include age, family history, exposure to certain chemicals, drugs, radiation, and immune system issues.
Typical Symptoms of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Pain across the entire body
Swollen lymph nodes, usually small swellings at the neck, armpits, groin and behind the ears
Lymphadenopathy does not involve pain
More than one lymph node swelling
Fever
Lump around or above the collarbone
Repeated episodes of fever above 100.4°F / 38°C
Lymph node swelling that is persistent and increasing in size
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have body-wide pain?
Are your lymph nodes swollen and enlarged?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have a lump near or above your collarbone?
Have you had recurring fevers of 100.4°F / 38°C or higher?
Treatmentof Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Standard treatment options for NHL consist of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem-cell transplant, immunotherapy, and other medications.
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Reviewed By:
Saqib Baig, MD, MS (Pulmonology, Critical Care, Internal Medicine)
Dr. Baig graduated from Army Medical College (NUST) Pakistan in 2007. He did his internal medicine training from Baltimore, Maryland, USA during the years 2009-2013. He joined the internal medicine faculty practice at Medical College of Wisconsin in USA for 2 years before pursuing advanced training. He completed his pulmonary disease and critical care medicine fellowship from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School from 2015-2018. | | During his fellowship, Dr. Baig completed his master's in health care services management through Rutgers Business School. He currently serves as the medical director of respiratory therapy and pulmonary function lab and the clinical director of the COPD program at the Jane and Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. He holds the Assistant Professor of Medicine rank at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Baig's interests lie in respiratory physiology, airways disease, and data science.
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