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10 Facts and Information on Lymphoma
- 9-15-2009
- Categorized in: Health & Fitness
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Lymphoma is a cancer of the white blood cells or lymphocytes. These cells are an important component of the immune system. |
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When the DNA of a lymphocyte is changed, it becomes cancerous. |
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As malignant cells assemble and surround healthy cells, they formulate into a tumor that develops in the lymph nodes or other areas of the body's immune system. |
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More than 10 percent of lymphoma cases are Hodgkin's lymphoma. Other cases are named non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) and encompass over 30 variations of the condition. |
| 5. | The risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) has been linked with an increased disturbances in the immune system. From autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis), HIV/AIDS, to immune-suppressing medication, NHL can be triggered from other immune system episodes. |
| 6. | The immune system can be distressed by certain bacterium and viruses. For instance, stomach ulcers induced by the H. pylori bacteria may significantly improve one's susceptibility to acquiring lymphoma of the stomach wall. |
| 7. | Celiac disease is a disorder where the immune system has a negative reaction to the gluten in wheat as well as various other grains. Celiac disease drastically improves the risk of lymphoma. |
| 8. | Based on the findings in clinical trials, eating habits have been found to play a role in a person's vulnerability to NHL Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. A study in the United states showed that individuals who consumed the most vegetables and fruit were 42 percent less likely to develop NHL than people who included little plant based foods in their diet. |
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9. The findings of Italian laboratory study, showed that people who ate more vegetables have a 51 percent chance of reducing their risk.
10. Since many vegetables and fruits are loaded with antioxidants, it makes good health sense that natural plant compounds can impede the damage committed by free radicals.
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