What is NHL diagnosis?
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (also known as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, NHL, or sometimes just lymphoma) is a cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes, which are part of the body’s immune system. NHL is a term that’s used for many different types of lymphoma that all share some of the same characteristics.
How accurate are PET scans for lymphoma?
In most patients with lymphoma, positron emission tomographic (PET) scans show abnormalities at diagnosis. Normal findings on the scan after therapy is highly predictive of a good prognosis, particularly in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), follicular lymphoma, and Hodgkin lymphoma.
What is the survival rate for non Hodgkin lymphoma?
The overall 5-year relative survival rate for people with NHL is 72%….5-year relative survival rates for NHL.
| SEER Stage | 5-Year Relative Survival Rate |
|---|---|
| Localized | 96% |
| Regional | 90% |
| Distant | 85% |
| All SEER stages combined | 89% |
What does it mean if lymph nodes light up on a PET scan?
PET scans detect the rate at which cells are using sugar. When the scan lights up brightly, it means there is metabolic activity. Most aggressive cancers light up brightly, but the caveat is that inflammation in the body also lights up because inflammatory cells are also metabolically active.
Can stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma be cured?
Lymphoma most often spreads to the liver, bone marrow, or lungs. Stage III-IV lymphomas are common, still very treatable, and often curable, depending on the NHL subtype. Stage III and stage IV are now considered a single category because they have the same treatment and prognosis.
Is there a staging system for lymphoma?
Gaillard, F., Deng, F. Lymphoma (staging). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org. (accessed on 18 Sep 2021) https://radiopaedia.org/articles/1457 Many lymphoma staging systems for both Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma have been developed.
How will my doctor determine the extent of my NHL progression?
Once your doctor confirms an NHL diagnosis, he or she will determine the extent of your disease’s progression by staging. Staging helps your doctor predict the disease’s progression and develop a treatment plan.
What tests are performed in the evaluation of NHL?
Spinal tap (lumbar puncture) and/or MRI of the brain or spinal column may be required for patients with certain subtypes or symptoms that suggest central nervous system involvement NHL doesn’t always begin in stage I and spread to more advanced stages.
What is the Lugano classification for NHL?
Lugano classification. A staging system is a way for members of a cancer care team to sum up the extent of a cancer’s spread. The current staging system for NHL in adults is known as the Lugano classification, which is based on the older Ann Arbor system.