Lymphoma refers to the cancer of the lymphatic system and it affects the white blood cells which are known as lymphocytes. There are basically two types of lymphoma hodgkin lymphoma and non-hodgkin lymphoma.
Lymphoma can affect the following parts of lymphatic system –
- Lymph nodes
- Spleen
- Thymus gland
- Bone -marrow
- Tonsils
Lymphoma is more common in people who suffer from various problems of the immune system. The chances of developing lymphoma are even higher if you are a drug addict. It can affect people of any age, but children and young adults of 15-24 years are mostly affected by it. As per specialists, lymphoma cancer is completely curable.
In this blog, we will look at the causes of lymphoma cancer in detail.
Causes of lymphoma cancer
There are certain risk factors that are associated with causes of lymphoma cancer.
- Age - Although the chances of developing lymphoma cancer in children and young adults are more it has also been linked to people older than 60 years of age or so.
- Immunodeficiency - People with weak immune systems are at higher risk of developing lymphoma cancer. Also, those who are infected with HIV/AIDS, organ transplant, etc are at a higher risk.
- Infection - Other major causes of lymphoma cancer are infections. If you are suffering from viral and bacterial infections like epstein-barr virus (EBV), hepatitis C, human T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (HTLV-1), and helicobacter pylori infection, you are more prone to developing lymphoma cancer.
- Sex - Sex is also related to the occurrence of lymphoma cancer. Certain types of hodgkin lymphoma cancer are more likely to occur in men and others are more likely to occur in women.
- Body weight and diet - According to the american cancer society (ACS) being overweight or obese may to some extent be related to the development of lymphoma cancers. Although there is a need for the research to confirm the linkages.
- Family history - Family history of the disease is also one of the major causes of lymphoma cancer. If any of your siblings or family relative has had lymphoma cancer then your chances of suffering from the disease too increase.
- Chemicals - Certain types of chemicals that are used on vegetation in order to protect them from insects and diseases are at times held responsible for the development of lymphoma cancer.
Conclusion
Lymphoma cancer is a cancer of the lymphatic system that alters the body’s system to fight germs. A number of factors that are responsible for the development of lymphoma cancer have been discussed in the blog above. Lymphoma is a serious illness and can be treated successfully. Having a robust health insurance plan can help cover the costs of diagnostic tests, specialized treatments, and follow-up care, ensuring access to timely medical attention while alleviating financial stress.
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