http://lymphomacancersite.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:21:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (also known as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, NHL, or sometimes just lymphoma) is a cancer that starts in cells of the lymph system, which is part of the body's immune system. Lymph cells (called lymphocytes) are located mainly in the lymph nodes and other lymphoid tissues (such as the spleen ... http://lymphomacancersite.com/2008/04/21/non-hodgkin-lymphoma/ Update: There is a good book that has come out in October, 2005 An Illustrated Guide to Skin Lymphomas, Cerroni, Gatter, Kerl, 2nd. Ed, that devoted most of chapter 4 to LyP. Okay, I know you are wondering about the lymphoma cancer link. Most papers on LyP suggest that 10-20% of ... http://lymphomacancersite.com/2008/04/21/lymphoma-cancer-update/ Phase I/II Clinical Trial Results John P. Leonard1, Morton Coleman1, Jamie C. Ketas1, Amy Chadburn2, Richard Furman1, Michael W. Schuster1, Eric J. Feldman1, Michelle Ashe1, Stephen J. Schuster3, William A. Wegener4, Hans J. Hansen4, Heather Ziccardi4, Michael Eschenberg5, Urte Gayko5, Scott Z. Fields6, Alessandra Cesano5 and David M. Goldenberg4,7 1 ... http://lymphomacancersite.com/2008/04/21/epratuzumab-a-humanized-anti-cd22-antibody-in-aggressive-non-hodgkin%e2%80%99s-lymphoma/ Cancer is a disease of cells. It is an abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, in some cases, to metastasize (spread). Cancer is also called malignancy. A cancerous growth or tumor is sometimes referred to as a malignant growth or tumor. A non-malignant ... http://lymphomacancersite.com/2008/04/21/what-is-cancer/ Stromal cell-derived factor-1 (CXCL12/SDF-1) is a chemokine involved in development and trafficking of B cells and hematopoietic progenitors. Recent evidences also suggest CXCL12/SDF-1 involvement in breast cancer cell pseudopodia formation and in invasive breast cancer metastasis . The responses of hematopoietic, B, and breast cancer cells to CXCL12/SDF-1 appear to ... http://lymphomacancersite.com/2008/04/21/lymphoma-cancer-9/ Woburn, Mass. I just woke up one morning and found a large lymph node under my right arm," said Daniel Sabbatelli. "I didn't think much of it at the time and neither did my doctor." Back in 2003, not even the characters in "House" would think of linking Protopic Ointment ... http://lymphomacancersite.com/2008/04/21/lymphoma-cancer-8/ A cancer diagnosis is very stressful for patients and their loved ones. This forum offers a chance for cancer survivors and their caregivers to share concerns about how cancer has impacted their lives. We hope you'll feel free to use this message board to ask questions, talk, or just listen. ... http://lymphomacancersite.com/2008/04/21/lymphoma-cancer-7/ A new study on aspartame conducted by the Ramazzini Foundation reveals that aspartame causes a dose-dependent increase in cancers (lymphomas, leukemias and breast cancers) when consumed at levels approaching those consumed by humans in diet soft drinks. Specifically, the study shows (reprinted from the abstract): a) a significant dose-related increase of ... http://lymphomacancersite.com/2008/04/21/aspartame-found-to-cause-breast-cancer-leukemia-and-lymphomas/ Hodgkin's lymphoma is a malignancy (cancer) of lymph tissue found in the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, and bone marrow. Alternative Names Lymphoma - Hodgkin's; Hodgkin's disease; Cancer - Hodgkin's lymphoma Causes The first sign of this cancer is often an enlarged lymph node which appears without a known cause. The ... http://lymphomacancersite.com/2008/04/21/definition/ Generalized lymphadenopathy (e.g., cervical, supraclavicular, axillary, and inguinal lymphadenopathy; hepatomegaly; splenomeg ly)   Infection   —      Tuberculosis Secondary syphilis —      Mononucleosis —      HIV/AIDS —      Kawasaki's syndrome —      Typhoid fever Hypersensitivity reactions   —      Serum sickness Drugs (e.g., hydantoin, phenytoin, hydralazine, allopurinol, primidone) —      Lymphoma —      Leukemia —      Connective tissue disorders (e.g., SLE, rheumatoid arthritis) —      Sarcoidosis ... http://lymphomacancersite.com/2008/04/21/lymphadenopathy-differential-diagnosis/