The term “Non-Hodgkin lymphoma”, or NHL, describes a group of blood cancers that arise in the lymphatic system. NHL is divided into 61 subtypes, collectively responsible for more 66,000 annual diagnoses.
The
The term “Non-Hodgkin lymphoma”, or NHL, describes a group of blood cancers that arise in the lymphatic system. NHL is divided into 61 subtypes, collectively responsible for more 66,000 annual diagnoses.
The lymphatic system performs a vital role in the body’s ability to fight off infection. Lymph vessels, lymphoid tissue, and lymph fluid (a clear liquid that carries waste and excess material away from tissues) compose the lymphatic system. Cells produced by the immune system work together to form the various components of the lymphatic system.
When cells displaying uncontrolled growth, invasion, and/or metastasis (spread) arise in the lymphatic system, a cancer is formed. Unlike Hodgkin lymphoma, NHL is not distinguished by the presence of the Reed-Sternberg cell.
Where is The Lymphatic System?
Lymphoid tissue, also known as lymphatic tissue, is located throughout the human body. As a result, non-Hodgkin lymphoma can develop