Lymphoma - Glossary Definition

Topics Related to Lymphoma

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)	Relationship to Zinc Requirement “It was found that the copper to zinc ratio was significantly higher in patients with lymphoma or acute and chronic leukemias compared to control subjects...”
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)	The Condition “...These include ... Exposure to chemotherapy used to treat cancers such as breast cancer, cancer of the ovary or the lymphomas...”
Aspartame (Nutrasweet) Avoidance	As A Treatment “...sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease, lupus, multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), diabetes and diabetic Complications, seizures, Alzheimer's disease, birth defects, chronic fatigue syndrome, lymphoma, Lyme's disease, attention deficit disorder (ADD and ADHD), panic disorder, depression and other psychological disorders...”

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Brain Tumor	Recommendation Aspartame (Nutrasweet) Avoidance “...Is it Safe?, Roberts gives evidence that aspartame can cause a particularly dangerous form of cancer - primary lymphoma of the brain...”
Bruising Susceptibility	The Condition “...Possible causes of bruising include ... Lymphomas...”
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)	The Condition “...A slight increase in risk also occurs in some individuals treated with high dose radiotherapy for other cancers, such as lymphoma...”
Chronic Thyroiditis	The Condition “...Development of a lymphoma, though very unusual, must be considered if there is growth or pain in the involved gland...”
Enlarged Lymph Nodes	The Condition “...Viral infectious mononucleosis chickenpox herpes zoster (shingles) HIV disease (AIDS) Malignant Hodgkin's lymphoma non-Hodgkin's lymphoma leukemia Fungal sporotrichosis Antigenic smallpox vaccination typhoid vaccine measles, mumps, rubella vaccine (rare) allergic reaction possibly caused by sulfa drugs, iodine, or penicillin...”
Enlarged Spleen	The Condition “...atresia Cystic fibrosis Hemolytic anemias Thalassemia Hemoglobinopathies Hemolytic anemia due to G6PD deficiency Idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia Immune hemolytic anemia Cancers Leukemia Lymphoma Hodgkin's disease Other causes Sarcoidosis Sickle cell splenic crisis Banti's syndrome Felty syndrome Signs and Symptoms: Although often there are no symptoms, there may be pain in the left...”
Excessive Sweating	The Condition “...Other people may have sweating as a symptom of known medical conditions, such as ... lymphoma...”
Gluten Sensitivity / Celiac Disease	Relationship to Small Intestine Cancer “Adenocarcinoma of the small intestine and lymphoma of the small intestine are both associated with celiac disease...”
Hodgkin's Lymphoma	The Condition “Hodgkin's disease is one of a group of cancers called lymphomas (cancers that develop in the lymphatic system)...”
Hydrazine Sulfate	As A Treatment “...types of cancer most frequently reported to benefit from hydrazine sulfate therapy are recto-colon cancer, ovarian cancer, prostatic cancer, lung (bronchogenic) cancer, Hodgkin's disease and other lymphomas, thyroid cancer, melanoma, and breast cancer...”
Immunotherapy	As A Treatment “...immune enhancement cream (imiquimod) which is an interferon producer causing the patients own killer T-cells to destroy warts, actinic keratoses, basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer, cutaneous lymphoma, and superficial malignant melanoma...”
Kaposi's Sarcoma	Relationship to HIV/AIDS “People with HIV/AIDS are particularly prone to developing various cancers, especially those caused by viruses such as Kaposi's sarcoma, cervical cancer or cancers of the immune system known as lymphomas...”
LDN - Low Dose Naltrexone	As A Treatment “... ... Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas...”
Lupus, SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythromatosis)	The Condition “...Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, potentially fatal autoimmune disease characterized by exacerbations and remissions with many clinical manifestations, and may mimic infectious mononucleosis, lymphoma or other systemic disease...”
Multiple Myeloma	Recommendation Vitamin K “Many patients on high dose chemotherapy for lymphoma or myeloma test positive for prothrombin precursor PIVKA II...”
Myelofibrosis	The Condition “...However, bone marrow scarring caused by leukemia or lymphoma is called secondary myelofibrosis...”
Nephrotic Syndrome	The Condition “...These include diabetes, sickle-cell anemia, amyloidosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, sarcoidosis, leukemia, lymphoma, cancer of the breast, colon, and stomach, reactions to drugs (including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, lithium, and street heroine), allergic reactions (to insect stings, snake venom,...” Recommendation Conventional Drug Use “...Treating the underlying conditions (for example lymphoma, cancers, heroine use, infections) which have led to nephrotic syndrome will often improve the symptoms of nephrotic syndrome as well...”
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma	The Condition “Lymphoma is a general term for cancers that develop in the lymphatic system...” Related Topic “Any of the numerous malignant lymphomas that are not classified as Hodgkin's disease...” Relationship to Gluten Sensitivity / Celiac Disease “Gluten sensitivity predisposes patients to the eventual development of lymphoma...” Relationship to HIV/AIDS “...Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas are the second-most common type of malignancy after Kaposi's Sarcoma in HIV patients...” Recommendation Sauna Detoxification Program “...By avoiding contact with these agents or removing them from a body already burdened with them, the risk of health consequences including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma should be reduced...” Recommendation Ozone / Oxidative Therapy “Ozone assists in reversing opportunist malignancies such as non-Hogkins lymphoma (especially if pulmonary) and lymphadenopathy-associated virii...” Recommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) “...When dietary vitamin C levels were low, the risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in men increased...” Recommendation Vitamin D “...Experimental Study: In a small trial, patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who were found to have high levels of vitamin D receptors responded to activated vitamin D...” Recommendation Vitamin E “Observational Study: Serum vitamin E concentrations were significantly lower in leukemia and lymphoma patients than in normal controls...” Recommendation Vitamin K “Many patients on high dose chemotherapy for lymphoma or myeloma test positive for prothrombin precursor PIVKA II...” Recommendation Zinc “It was found that the copper to zinc ratio was significantly higher in patients with lymphoma or acute and chronic leukemias compared to control subjects...” Recommendation Plant-Based Nutrition “A high red meat and animal fat intake is associated with an increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in older women...”
Polymyositis	The Condition “...Both polymyositis and dermatomyositis can sometimes be associated with cancers, including lymphoma, breast, lung, ovarian, and colon cancer...”
Psoriasis	Relationship to Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma “...Specifically, study authors found that patients with psoriasis had a nearly three-fold increased rate of lymphoma...”
Sideroblastic Anemia	The Condition “...Causes and Development: Sideroblastic anemia is also associated with ... Lymphoma ( cancer of the lymph glands)...”
Sjogren's Syndrome	The Condition “...Substances known as cryoglobulins may be detected; these indicate risk of lymphoma...”
Small Intestine Cancer	The Condition “...The most common types include adenocarcinoma, lymphoma, sarcoma, and carcinoids...”
Soft Tissue Sarcoma	The Condition “...The most common cause of radiation exposure in patients who develop sarcomas is from radiation given to treat other tumors, such as breast cancer or lymphoma...”
Testicular Cancer	The Condition “...Other forms of testicular cancer, such as sarcomas or lymphomas, are extremely rare...”
Thymoma	The Condition “...Rarely, other tumors such as lymphomas, leukemias and germ cell tumors can be found in the thymus gland...”
Weakened Immune System	Relationship to Small Intestine Cancer “Lymphoma of the small intestine is strongly associated with a weakened immune system such as occurs with AIDS...”