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BLOOD CANCER

LYMPHOMA is a type of blood cancer which affects the immune system. It originates in the lymphatic system and mainly targets lymph nodes and lymph tissue. The two main types of lymphoma are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).

symptoms of BLOOD CANCER

symptoms of BLOOD CANCER include:

STAGES OF BLOOD CANCER

BLOOD CANCER IS CATEGORIZED INTO FOUR STAGES :

one
STAGE 1

It indicates that lymphoma is only in one group of lymph nodes.

two
STAGE 2

It indicates that there is lymphoma in two or more groups of lymph nodes.

three
STAGE 3

It is a cancer in which lymph nodes are present that contains lymphoma on both sides of the diaphragm.

four
STAGE 4

An advanced stage of lymphoma that has started in the lymph nodes and spread to one body organ outside the lymphatic system or other organ such as, liver and bone marrow

TREATMENTS OF BLOOD CANCER

THERE ARE DIFFERENT WAYS CAN BE USED TO TREAT BLOOD CANCER :

  • RADIATION THERAPY

It uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells and with high beams of x-rays (external beam therapy), the tumor and cancerous lymph nodes are directed. It may be used alone or in combination with chemotherapy.

  • MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY THERAPY

It is a treatment involving laboratory-produced molecules called monoclonal antibodies that bind to the surface of cancer cells. It helps body to produce antibodies naturally and attack foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses.

  • CHEMOTHERAPY

It is the most common and main treatment used alone or in combination with radiation therapy for lymphoma.

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About Dr. Chandragouda Dodagoudar

Dr. Chandragouda Dodagoudar is an experienced Oncologist in Pusa Road, Delhi. He has helped numerous patients in his 23 years of experience as a Oncologist. You can consult Dr. Chandragouda Dodagoudar at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi.