Lymphoma Targets
Lymph node cancer refers to a type of cancer that includes the body’s lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a part of the body that is an important component of the immune system. When the lymphatic system is attacked by foreign and dangerous, and most especially cancerous particles, then a lymph node cancer may develop.
Lymph node cancer is sometimes also referred to as lymphoma. This type of cancer accounts for five percent of the total estimation of all the diagnosed cancers in the world. Males are more prone to lymph node cancer than women, but then again, this type of cancer is not exclusive to males alone. Also, when a person is over the age of 54, he or she becomes more prone to lymph node cancer. People with ages ranging from 15 to 34 are also equally vulnerable to lymph node cancer or lymphoma. But then again, people who do not belong to the said age ranges are not necessarily completely safe from lymph node cancer. This is because lymph node cancer works like just any other cancer in the body. When lymph node cancer is left unrecognized and untreated, it becomes worse. Like any other type of cancer, early detection may be the way for a higher chance of recovering from it.
Lymphoma Classifications
There are several types of lymph node cancer, in which it is classified into two major categories. One major and well-recognized type of lymph node cancer is Hodgkin’s Disease. This type of cancer is a rare one. Its occurrence in the body is also rare. When a person has a Hodgkin’s Disease, he or she displays a rapid weight loss that is unexplained. Also, a person with Hodgkin’s Disease experience night sweats. He or she may eventually complain about unexplained fever and constant fatigue. The other lymph node cancer is classified as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma where the symptoms are the same as that of the Hodgkin’s Disease.