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.

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