Non Hodgkin Lymphoma is pretty dangerous and can be deadly if not treated.
However some people can be cured of the non Hodgkin Lymphoma and live a long normal life but sadly some people die of the non Hodgkin Lymphoma even with treatment.
Considering everyone with non-Hodgkin lymphoma—all people with all types of this cancer—the overall five-year survival rate is 69%.
That means about 7 of 10 people are still living five years after diagnosis.
The overall 10-year survival rate is about 60%.
The reason Hodgkin's lymphoma is called Hodgkin's lymphoma is because it's named after Thomas Hodgkin who first described abnormalities in the lymphatic system in 1832.
Hodgkin's lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system that affects the B-lymphocytes, causing them to accumulate in the lymph nodes.
What are the differences between Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
The primary difference between these two categories of lymphatic cancer is the type of lymphocyte that is affected.
Hodgkin lymphoma is marked by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells, which a physician can identify using a microscope.
In non-Hodgkin lymphoma, these cells are not present.
Hodgkin lymphoma is caused by a change (mutation) in the DNA of a type of white blood cell called B lymphocytes, although the exact reason why this happens isn't known.
The DNA gives the cells a basic set of instructions, such as when to grow and reproduce.
The warning signs of Lymphoma include.
Painless swelling of lymph nodes in your neck, armpits or groin.
Persistent fatigue.
Fever.
Night sweats.
Shortness of breath.
Unexplained weight loss.
Itchy skin.
Burkitt lymphoma is considered the most aggressive form of lymphoma and is one of the fastest growing of all cancers.