Uniting Against Lymphoma: Reflections on World Lymphoma Day
Keywords:
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, World Lymphoma Day, chemotherapy, immunotherapy
Abstract
Lymphoma is a cancerous disease that needs to be diagnosed with special tests by an expert histopathologist on tissue like lymph nodes or bone marrow to give the correct subtype for appropriate treatment and the best outcome. They usually present as lymph node enlargement, hepatomegaly or splenomegaly, or fever of unknown origin. It has excellent response to treatment especially in the early-stage disease with relapse more often in advanced disease. World Lymphoma Day which is celebrated on 15th September creates awareness, gives support, and helps fight this disease so that patients are not diagnosed late or given unnecessary treatment with anti-Koch’s for lymphadenopathy.
Conflict of Interest: None declared
Source of Support: None declared
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Published
2023-10-05
How to Cite
Dr. Abhay A Bhave, Dr. Neha Handa, Dr. Juilee Charmode. (2023). Uniting Against Lymphoma: Reflections on World Lymphoma Day. The Indian Practitioner, 76(9), 6-10. Retrieved from https://articles.theindianpractitioner.com/index.php/tip/article/view/1601
Section
Editorial
