Adult non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system. Lymphomas are divided into two general types: Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Risk factors for adult non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma include the following:
- Being older, male, or white.
- Having one of the following medical conditions:
- An inherited immune disorder.
- An autoimmune disease.
- HIV/AIDS.
- Human T-lymphotrophic virus type I or Epstein-Barr virus.
- A history of Helicobacter pylori infection.
- Taking immunosuppressant drugs after an organ transplant.
- Being exposed to certain pesticides.
- A diet high in meats and fat.
- Past treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma or with radiation.
Possible signs of adult non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma include fever, sweating, fatigue, and weight loss.
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Treatment at Moores UCSD Cancer Center
Non-Hodgkins's Lymphoma patients are treated in our Leukemia/Lymphoma Unit . Follow the link to learn more about our unique approach to care.