OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS
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A cancer in lymophocytes
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An increase in white blood cells
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A donkey
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Inflammation of lymph nodes
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Detailed explanation-1: -Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that affects the immune system. It specifically affects white blood cells called lymphocytes, which are an important part of your immune system. Lymphoma is also called a cancer of the lymphatic system, or lymphatic cancer.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are two types of lymphocytes, T cells and B cells. And lymphoma occurs when one of these types of lymphocytes grow and multiply uncontrollably. Often, these abnormal cells will build up and cause tumors in the lymph nodes, which are actually present throughout your body.
Detailed explanation-3: -In general, lymphoma is considered to be very treatable. However, each patient’s outlook can vary based on several factors, most notably the type and severity of the diagnosis and how early the cancer was detected.