Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
Disease description:
My roommate went for a checkup and was diagnosed with lymphoma. I would like to ask how this disease is generally diagnosed and treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Qi Zhirong
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates from lymphocytes and is mainly divided into two categories: Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Diagnosis of lymphoma usually involves the following steps:
1. Clinical presentation: Typical symptoms of lymphoma include painless enlargement of lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, and weight loss. Doctors make an initial assessment based on these symptoms.
2. Laboratory tests: These include complete blood count, biochemical tests, serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and beta-2 microglobulin measurements, which can provide information regarding lymphoma activity.
The treatment plan for lymphoma depends on the type of lymphoma, its stage, and prognostic factors. The main treatment methods include:
1. Chemotherapy: A currently commonly used treatment method.
2. Biological immunotherapy: A newer treatment approach for lymphoma.
During treatment, doctors monitor the patient's condition and adjust the treatment plan accordingly.
