Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a cancer of the immune cells. Hodgkin and most non-Hodgkin lymphomas respond well to chemotherapy, and many patients are cured.
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What lymphoma is
Lymphoma is a cancer that starts in lymphocytes — the infection-fighting white blood cells of the lymphatic system. It is broadly divided into Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), which behave differently and are treated differently.
Both are among the most treatable cancers, particularly Hodgkin lymphoma.
Symptoms
- Painless swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits or groin
- Night sweats that soak the bedding
- Unexplained fever
- Weight loss without trying
- Fatigue and itching
How it is diagnosed
A lymph node biopsy is essential — imaging alone cannot confirm lymphoma. The biopsy is reviewed by a specialist haematopathologist, and the tissue type decides treatment.
PET-CT is then used to stage the disease accurately, and a bone marrow biopsy is added when needed.
Treatment
Standard treatment is chemotherapy — ABVD for Hodgkin lymphoma and CHOP-based regimens for most non-Hodgkin lymphomas, often with targeted antibody therapy added.
For relapsed or high-risk disease, high-dose chemotherapy with an autologous stem cell transplant is used, and India offers modern transplant units at a fraction of Western cost.
What a cycle in India involves
A typical plan means 6–8 weeks in Delhi NCR: initial assessment and staging, the first chemotherapy cycle with hospital support, and a review before you travel home for the next cycle, which your local oncologist can supervise.
Questions
Many lymphomas are curable, especially Hodgkin lymphoma and high-grade NHL treated promptly. Outcome depends on the exact subtype and stage.
Usually not. After the first cycle and a clear plan, later cycles can often be coordinated with your oncologist at home.
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