palpation found a lump in the neck – in the armpit only enlarged lymph nodes or signs of lymphoma
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Until one day, accidentally feeling and finding a lump on the neck, in the armpits or in various places on the body, try to touch it, try to press it! Because it hurts so much
We observe the growing lump through knowledge. “Do you know about lymphoma” from Prof. Pannee Praditsuktavorn, MD Head of the Hematology Unit of Internal Medicine Chulabhorn Hospital
Lymphoma is cancer of the lymph nodes. in which the lymph nodes contain white blood cells this is the body’s immune system There are some abnormalities that cause the white blood cells to grow rapidly and not stop growing. Lymph nodes are one of the immune organs. which helps protect the body from infections and various foreign things
learn about lymphoma
Q: Where are lymph nodes located in the body?
A: Lymph nodes are found throughout the body. Hundreds of glands throughout the body in every organ Lymph nodes are usually small, less than a centimeter in size. Therefore, we will not find it. and will not know where the lymph nodes are But if the lymph nodes are enlarged Often it is palpable in a superficial location such as the neck, ears, collarbone, armpits, some people palpate the breast area. And one more point found is the groin area.
Q: What organs are most commonly found in lymphoma?
A: It can happen to all organs. But swollen lymph nodes don’t always mean lymphoma. The lymph nodes are responsible for eliminating germs. For example, in case of caries There will be enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. This part of the lymph nodes grows according to the mechanisms of the body. Which added white blood cells to get rid of germs in that area, like tooth decay, get rid of germs on teeth A sore throat, a cold can come to get rid of germs that get into the throat. The neck area will grow according to the location of the infection on the body. These symptoms may disappear in about a week.
What your doctor will tell you is that your lymph nodes are abnormal if your lymph nodes are enlarged. Without other causes and grow a long time, it can be a period of 1-2 weeks or up to a month or more, one may suspect what or what disease should go to a doctor to detect lesions. which may be discovered to be cancer, can be distinguished from lymphoma or cancer from other organs that has spread to lymph nodes
Q: How do I know what type of cancer it is?
A: I need to see a doctor. conduct a physical examination. General blood tests, possibly with computed tomography. Next, a biopsy from the enlarged lymph node is needed. to see under a microscope what type of cell it is the tissue that grows in it are lymph node cells or other cancer cells or have an infection For example, tuberculosis can also cause enlarged lymph nodes.
Q: What causes lymphoma?
A: In medicine it is not yet clear. But it is generally believed to be caused by mutations in blood cells. which causes blood cells not to stop growing and not die which mutations here, we still can’t say clearly what exactly caused it. But there are factors that increase the possibility of risk, such as old people. Blood cells divide continuously. The risk of developing lymphoma increases with age. And people who have been exposed to chemicals like pesticides and hair dyes have chemicals that increase their risk. and people who have been irradiated May be cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Or getting other radiation will also increase your risk.
In addition, there will be the body’s immune system. Normally, our immune system can destroy some of the cancer cells if immunity is low. such as HIV or autoimmune diseases or a person who has received an organ transplant must take medicine. It will make it more likely to have lymphoma.
In addition, there will be some cancer-stimulating viruses such as hepatitis C virus, H.pyroli in the stomach.
Q: Is lymphoma considered dangerous?
A: There have been deaths from lymphoma. But it is considered a type of cancer that responds very well to treatment. If the patient knows and can receive treatment immediately There is a chance of cure greater than 50%, currently it could be as high as 60% – 70%.
therapeutic guidelines
After it was diagnosed the biopsy was actually lymphoma. The stage of the disease will be assessed by doing a computed tomography scan to see where the lymphoma is present. and bone marrow puncture, because the bone marrow produces various blood cells, the mechanism will look factory, how it is produced, whether or not there are abnormal cells.
disease staging
If there is only 1 tumor, it is stage 1. If there are more than 1 location, 2 lymph node samples will be excluded from the air shelter. If only high Or only suspension will be considered as second stage but if it goes through the windshield i.e. there is both chest cavity AND abdominal cavity it is considered third stage but if it reaches bone marrow, liver, lungs and the organs outside the lymph nodes. it is the 4th stage
At what point can it be cured?
As we understood, the first stages will have the best effect on the treatment. which is a fact. But even in stage 4 lymphoma, the chance of being cured is more than 50%. We need to see what kind of lymphoma it is. Because the stage of lymphoma is still divided into many subtypes. He will have a specific type of treatment. The response was over 80% in the drug section.
Also, radiation therapy will be radiated over large areas. In some cases, chemical drugs may not be able to destroy it completely. You may need to use radiation to help clear out the cells at the site. Other treatments may be treatment by bone marrow transplant. which has medical indications
“…Cancer, although many people hear it is a terrible disease. but we can prevent Taking care of the health of the body to be strong, if the body is strong it can fight the disease…”
