Lymph gland cancer

Introduction Lymph gland cancer describes a degeneration of cells in lymph nodes and lymphatic tissues, such as the lymphatic tissue in the intestine, spleen or brain. There are two types of lymph gland cancer: Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas, although the latter are much more common (about 85% of lymph gland cancers). They all manifest … Lymph gland cancer

Causes | Lymph gland cancer

Causes Concrete causes for the development of lymph gland cancer are still unknown. However, it is assumed that several factors must coincide for malignant lymphoma to develop. In Hodgkin’s disease, abnormal B-cells are formed, whose task is normally the production of antibodies. These cells belong to the group of lymphocytes and play an important role … Causes | Lymph gland cancer

Therapy | Lymph gland cancer

Therapy In Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the therapy approach is always a cure of the disease and an elimination of the tumor cells within three months. The therapy is always based on chemotherapy and radiation. In stages I and II, two cycles of chemotherapy with four substances (ABVD scheme) are performed simultaneously with local radiation of the … Therapy | Lymph gland cancer

Frequency | Lymph gland cancer

Frequency The British physician and pathologist Thomas Hodgkin (*1798) examined different diseases of the lymphatic system, among other things the lymph gland cancer. Hodgkin’s disease (also: lymphogranulomatosis) was first described by him in 1832 and therefore named after him. The grouping of all other malignant lymphomas into the group of non-Hodgkin lymphomas also dates back … Frequency | Lymph gland cancer

Leukemia

Synonyms in a broader sense White blood cancer Myeloid leukemia Lymphatic leukemia ALL (Acute Lymphatic Leukemia) AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) CLL (Chronic Lymphatic Leukemia) CML (Chronic Myeloid Leukemia) Meningeosis leucaemica Definition White blood cancer (leukemia) is not to be understood as a single disease, but as a collective term for several diseases. This includes malignant … Leukemia

Causes | Leukemia

Causes Ionizing rays: After the nuclear bomb attacks in Japan and the nuclear reactor accident in Chernobyl, an increased incidence of the leukemias ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) and AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) was observed. Smoking: It is mainly a risk factor for AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) benzene: it is also a risk factor for the … Causes | Leukemia

Leukemia in children | Leukemia

Leukemia in children With about 700 new cases per year, leukemia is the most frequent cancer disease among children and adolescents. The majority of children suffer from acute lymphatic leukemia, ALL for short. In the vast majority of cases, the cause of childhood leukemia cannot be determined. However, genetic changes and individual environmental influences, such … Leukemia in children | Leukemia

Frequency | Leukemia

Frequency The individual frequencies of the various forms of leukemia are listed in the corresponding sections. In general, it should be emphasized that some forms of leukemia occur more frequently in certain age groups. For example, ALL (Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia) occurs mainly in childhood, while it is a rarity in adults. CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia), … Frequency | Leukemia