Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma is a type of blood cancer involving abnormal immune cells called lymphocytes and plasma cells. These cells typically build up in the bone marrow, and occasionally in lymph nodes, the spleen, or other body parts. This abnormal buildup interferes with the body’s ability to produce healthy blood cells. When lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma is found …
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This article will help you understand your pathology report for CD30 positive T cell lymphoproliferative disorder. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is primary cutaneous CD30 positive T cell lymphoproliferative disorder? Primary cutaneous CD30 positive T cell lymphoproliferative disorder describes a group of immune system …
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This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for CD10 positive B cell lymphoma. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is CD10 positive B cell lymphoma? CD10 positive B cell lymphoma describes a group of immune system cancers involving B cells that …
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This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma? Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a type of cancer that develops in …
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This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma? Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma is a rare immune system cancer that develops from T cells (a type of white blood cell) …
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Richter transformation (also known as Richter syndrome) refers to the development of a more aggressive type of cancer in a person who already has a specific type of blood cancer called chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). In most cases, the cancer transforms into a fast-growing type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma called diffuse …
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This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma? T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL) is a type of cancer caused by immature T cells called lymphoblasts. These are a type of white blood cell that …
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Adult T cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL) is a rare cancer that affects T cells, a type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the immune system. When cancer primarily affects the blood and bone marrow, it is called leukemia, and when it forms a mass in the lymph nodes or other tissues outside …
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This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for peripheral T cell lymphoma. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is peripheral T cell lymphoma? Peripheral T cell lymphoma, NOS, is a type of cancer that starts in T cells, a part of …
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Matted lymph nodes are groups of lymph nodes that have become stuck together, forming a single mass. Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that are part of the immune system. They help the body fight infections by filtering out harmful substances. Normally, lymph nodes are separate from one another, but in certain conditions, they can …
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