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Dr. Chandrakant Lahane - Lymphoma cancer specialist in Pune

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is an integral part of the body’s immune system. It helps to combat infections and diseases. The disease begins when lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell, grow abnormally and may form tumors in the lymph nodes and other parts of the body. Dr. Chandrakant Lahane, a renowned lymphoma cancer specialist in Pune, is dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized care for individuals diagnosed with this type of cancer.

What is Lymphoma?

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is an integral part of the body's immune system. It helps to combat infections and diseases. The disease begins when lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell, grow abnormally and may form tumors in the lymph nodes and other parts of the body.

Types of Lymphoma

There are two main types of lymphoma:

Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL):

  • Identified by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells.
  • Typically starts in the lymph nodes of the neck, chest, or under the arms and spreads in a predictable manner.

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL):

  • More common than Hodgkin Lymphoma.
  • Includes a variety of subtypes such as Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Follicular Lymphoma, and Mantle Cell Lymphoma.
  • Can start almost anywhere in the body and is not characterized by Reed-Sternberg cells.

Causes of Lymphoma

The exact causes of lymphoma are not well understood, but it begins with a genetic mutation in the DNA of lymphocytes. This mutation leads the cells to multiply rapidly and live longer than normal cells, crowding out healthy cells and forming tumors.

Risk Factors

  • Age (some types are more common in young adults, others in people over 55).
  • Weakened immune system, due to conditions like HIV or from immune-suppressing drugs.
  • Certain infections like Epstein-Barr virus or Helicobacter pylori.

Symptoms of Lymphoma

Common symptoms include:
  • Swelling of lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin (often painless).
  • Persistent fatigue.
  • Fever and night sweats.
  • Unexplained weight loss.
  • Itchy skin (specifically associated with Hodgkin Lymphoma)

Treatment for Lymphoma

The treatment for lymphoma depends on the type and stage of the disease but may include:
  • Chemotherapy:
  • Radiation therapy:
  • Immunotherapy:
  • Targeted Drug Therapy:
  • Bone Marrow Transplant:

The main treatment for most lymphomas, involving drugs that kill cancer cells.

Uses high-energy rays to target and destroy cancer cells.

Employs the body’s own immune system to fight cancer.

Focuses on specific abnormalities within cancer cells.

 Replaces damaged bone marrow with healthy cells