| Cancer is a life-threatening disease that is | | | | Since lymphoid tissue is found in all the areas of |
| prevalent in our time. One of which is known as | | | | the body, non-Hodgkins lymphoma can originate |
| non-Hodgkins lymphoma or NHL. It is a cancer | | | | almost anywhere in the body. It commonly |
| that affects the lymphatic system and develops | | | | develops on the lymph nodes, spleen, digestive |
| in the lymphoid tissue, which contain lymphocytes | | | | tract, and tonsils. Diagnosis can be difficult because |
| that are found all over the body. The lymphatic | | | | there are at least thirty different types of |
| system is part of our immune system, and | | | | lymphoma. It is a fast growing type of cancer |
| contains two basic types of lymphocytes. B | | | | that can spread quickly if not diagnosed |
| lymphocytes manufacture antibodies that protect | | | | immediately. Treatment depends on which type |
| your body against bacteria and viruses by | | | | of non-Hodgkins lymphoma is present, the rate |
| attracting white blood cells that devour them. | | | | that it is growing, or if it has infected surrounding |
| Tlymphocytes on the other hand destroy cancer | | | | tissues. |
| cells as well as viruses, fungi, and bacteria. They | | | | Since every case of non-Hodgkins lymphoma is |
| produce a chemical called cytokinesis which | | | | unique, treatment is often difficult and |
| attracts white blood cells to help destroy harmful | | | | complicated. Treatment used on one case may |
| microorganisms. Research posted at by the | | | | not necessarily work on another. It is safer to |
| Cancer Society claims that non-Hodgkins | | | | obtain a second opinion before any treatment |
| lymphoma develop from B lymphocytes 85% of | | | | should begin. This is important especially if there |
| the time, and the remaining 15% from T | | | | are questions or doubts about the |
| lymphocytes. | | | | recommendations being made. |