High grade B cell lymphoma with MYC and BCL2 rearrangements is a type of cancer that starts in white blood cells called B cells. These cells are part of the immune system and help protect your body from infections and diseases. “High grade” means that this type of cancer is likely to grow and spread …
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High grade B cell lymphoma NOS (HGBL NOS) is a type of cancer that starts in the white blood cells called B cells. These cells are part of the immune system and help protect your body from infections and diseases. “High grade” means that this type of cancer is likely to grow and spread quickly …
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This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia? T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) is a type of cancer caused by immature T cells, a kind of …
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What is classic follicular lymphoma? Classic follicular lymphoma (cFL) is a type of immune system cancer that starts from specialized B cells. It is the second most common type of lymphoma to affect adults. cFL is a recent term that encompasses FLs previously classified as grade 1, grade 2, or grade 3A. What are the …
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What is EBV-positive diffuse large B cell lymphoma? EBV-positive diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a type of immune system cancer. It is made up of abnormal B cells that have been infected with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). What parts of the body are affected by EBV-positive diffuse large B cell lymphoma? EBV-positive DLBCL commonly …
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What is plasmablastic lymphoma? Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is a rare and aggressive type of immune system cancer and a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). The tumour is made up of plasma cells that arose from B cells. What are the symptoms of plasmablastic lymphoma? The symptoms of PBL depend on where in the body the …
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Aggressive B cell lymphoma is a term used to describe a group of immune system cancers made up of cells called B cells. Although this is considered enough to establish a formal diagnosis, additional tests might be needed to refine how best to group or subclassify the disease. What types of B cell lymphoma are …
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Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma is a rare type of cancer that starts in natural killer (NK) cells or T cells, which are parts of the immune system. The term “extranodal” means that it typically begins outside the lymph nodes, often in areas like the nasal passages, skin, digestive system, or other organs. This type of …
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What is ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma? ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of cancer that starts from specialized immune cells called T cells. Common locations for ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma include lymph nodes, bone, liver, digestive tract, and breast. What type of cancer is ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma? ALK-negative …
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What is ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma? ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of cancer that starts from specialized immune cells called T cells. It typically involves lymph nodes, but it can also be found in the skin and lungs among other sites. What type of cancer is ALK-positive anaplastic large cell …
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