Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma is a slow growing 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 …
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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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Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL) is a rare and aggressive form of lymphoma that affects the immune system. It develops from T cells, a type of white blood cell that normally helps regulate the immune response. This type of lymphoma typically begins in the lymph nodes but can also affect other parts of the body, including …
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Richter transformation (also called Richter syndrome) is a serious change that can occur in people who already have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). These are slow-growing blood cancers that behave similarly. In Richter transformation, the original cancer suddenly becomes more aggressive, which means it grows faster, spreads more quickly, and usually …
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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 type of blood cancer that develops in T cells. T cells are a type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the immune system by fighting infections and helping to regulate immune responses. When ATLL mainly affects the blood and bone marrow, it is called …
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Peripheral T cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified (PTCL-NOS), is an aggressive blood cancer that starts in mature T cells — the white blood cells that normally coordinate immune responses, help fight infections, and regulate the immune system. The word “peripheral” does not mean the cancer is located at the edges of the body; it means …
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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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