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1. What is lymphoma?
Cancer of the lymphatic system is termed as lymphoma. The lymphatic system within the body is responsible for fighting diseases and includes the spleen, thymus glands and lymph nodes.
2. How will I know whether I have lymphoma?
The symptoms of lymphoma include painless swelling in the neck and groins, fever, unexplained weight loss and fatigue with shortness of breath.
3. What causes lymphoma?
Lymphoma is generally seen when the white blood cells multiply and grow uncontrollably. Usually, a mutation in the genes is responsible for the uncontrolled growth.
4. Who is at risk for lymphoma?
Risk factors of lymphoma are an age of 15-40 years and above 55 years; male gender; a family history; and exposure to Epstein-Barr virus.
5. How will lymphoma be diagnosed?
Lymphoma can be diagnosed through a physical examination, which reveals enlarged lymph nodes, lymph node biopsy, bone marrow testing, blood tests and CT and MRI scans.