Mycosis fungoides is a type of cancer called lymphoma that starts in the skin. A lymphoma is a cancer of lymphocytes, white blood cells that help protect the body from infections. In mycosis fungoides, the cancerous cells are a type of lymphocyte called T cells, which build up in the skin, leading to rashes, patches, or other skin changes. The disease develops …
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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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ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of cancer that starts in T cells, which are specialized white blood cells that help the body fight infections. Because it begins in immune system cells, it is classified as a non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). This disease can start in many different parts of the body. Common …
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ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of cancer that starts in T cells, which are specialized white blood cells that normally help the body fight infections. Because it develops from immune cells, it is classified as a non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). This disease most often involves lymph nodes, but it can also appear …
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