Lymphoma

Overview

Lymphoma is a blood cell tumor caused by pathological changes in lymphocytes. The most common early symptom is painless swelling of the lymph nodes. Systemic symptoms such as fever, night sweats, weight loss (together known as B symptoms), fatigue, and itching usually appear only in later stages.

Symptoms

• Lymph node enlargement
• Fever
• Night sweats
• Fatigue
• Weight loss

Treatment

Comprehensive treatment is undertaken after evaluation by a specialist, based mainly on chemotherapy and possibly combined with radiotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

Dietary advice

Ensure adequate calories and high-quality protein, maintain balanced nutrition, take in plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, and pay attention to food hygiene.