¿Qué es el linfoma no Hodgkin?
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma happens when white blood cells grow abnormally in your lymphatic system. The lymphatic system plays a part in helping your body fight off infections. When you have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, cancer cells can spread through the lymph nodes in this system.
There are several types of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Most often, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma affects a type of white blood cell called B cells. Overall, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is one of the top 10 most common types of cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute.
It’s common to have questions about your type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. To guide your journey, we offer patient navigators who can answer your questions and connect you with care.
Por qué Baylor Scott & White Health para el tratamiento del linfoma no Hodgkin
For decades, we’ve provided advanced treatment options for blood cancer, including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Within our system, you’ll have access to a team of providers who offer you a tailored treatment plan for your specific health and type of cancer.
Because we have a large network of cancer care locations, you can often get routine care for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma near where you live or work. And we also provide you with access to many services beyond basic non-Hodgkin's lymphoma treatment, such as advanced procedures, innovative clinical trials and support services. Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, has one of the nation's oldest blood and marrow transplant programs and is the first North Texas provider to offer adult commercial use of CAR-T.
Te ofrecemos:
- Un enfoque de equipo para la atención del linfoma no Hodgkin
- Ubicaciones convenientes para la atención del cáncer en el norte y el centro de Texas
- Opciones avanzadas para el tratamiento del linfoma no Hodgkin, incluida la inmunoterapia y CAR-T
- Servicios de trasplante de sangre y médula
- Atención pediátrica del linfoma no Hodgkin en Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's
- Acceso a una cartera diversa de ensayos clínicos y estudios de investigación de fase I, II y III destinados a avanzar en la ampliación de las opciones de detección, prevención, diagnóstico y tratamiento del linfoma no Hodgkin.
- Recursos y eventos de soporte
- Programa de navegación del paciente
- Programa de supervivencia para cuidar de usted después del tratamiento del linfoma no Hodgkin
Baylor Scott & White Health es la tercera red más grande de centros oncológicos acreditados por la Comisión sobre el Cáncer.
Ciertas ubicaciones de Baylor Scott & White Health están acreditadas por la Fundación para la Acreditación de la Terapia Celular (FACT) por la calidad de la terapia celular, incluidos los trasplantes de sangre y médula e inmunoterapias.
Baylor Scott & White Health es una de las mayores redes de centros oncológicos del país acreditada por la Comisión del Cáncer.
Acreditada a nivel nacional por la Fundación para la Acreditación de la Terapia Celular (FACT).
Síntomas del linfoma no Hodgkin
One of the most common symptoms of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is swelling in a lymph node. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma can affect lymph nodes all over your body, but swollen lymph nodes are often first noticed in the groin, neck or under your arm.
Some people have no symptoms of the disease, while others experience non-Hodgkin's lymphoma symptoms such as:
- Fiebres
- Sudores nocturnos
- Bajar de peso sin intentarlo
- Dificultad para respirar o tos
- Picazón en la piel o erupciones
- Fatiga
- Dolor o hinchazón abdominal
Esta no es una lista exhaustiva y estos síntomas del linfoma no Hodgkin también pueden estar relacionados con otras afecciones. Busque atención médica si tiene preguntas sobre el linfoma no Hodgkin.
Factores de riesgo y causas del linfoma no Hodgkin.
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is caused when abnormal white blood cells start to grow out of control, but the exact reason why this starts isn’t known.
Researchers continue to study the causes of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, but they’ve identified a few factors that may put you more at risk.
Some non-Hodgkin's lymphoma risk factors include:
- Tener más de 60 años
- Ser hombre
- Algunas infecciones, como el VIH o el virus de Epstein-Barr.
- Trasplante previo o tratamiento contra el cáncer.
- Algunas condiciones autoinmunes
- Exposición a ciertos químicos.
Diagnóstico del linfoma no Hodgkin
When you have symptoms of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, your cancer doctor will look at your comprehensive medical history and perform a physical exam to look at the size of your lymph nodes and other organs.
You may also have a lymph node biopsy, during which your doctor removes either a sample of tissue using a needle or an entire lymph node. A lab then tests the biopsy tissue and cells to diagnose non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Because non-Hodgkin's lymphoma can develop in different parts of the body, additional tests may be needed to identify your specific subtype, stage and develop a treatment plan.
Apoyo para el linfoma no Hodgkin
Whether you’re celebrating the end of your treatment or the road ahead feels long, we’re here for you. We offer programs and education to support you during your fight against non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Our patient navigators can help answer your questions, plan the next steps and connect you to quality care. After treatment, our survivorship program continues to give you the support you need in the months and years to come.