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Lymphoma – Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment
By Abdulmubeen Mundewadi 
Abdulmubeen Mundewadi
Level: Platinum
Dr. A. A. Mundewadi is Chief Ayurvedic Physician at Mundewadi Ayurvedic Clinic based at Thane, Maharashtra, India. He is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant …
Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that affects the lymphocyte cells that play a role in the immune system, and primarily represents cells involved in the lymphatic system of the body. Lymphomas are of two types: Hodgkin lymphoma, which develops from abnormal B lymphocyte cells; and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which develops from either abnormal B or T lymphocyte cells, and is distinguished by unique genetic markers. There are five sub-types of Hodgkin lymphoma and about 30 sub-types of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Old age; infections; medical conditions which compromise the immune system; exposure to toxic chemicals; and a family history, are risk factors for this condition. Common symptoms include painless and enlarged lymph nodes, spleen enlargement, fever, chills, unexplained weight loss, night sweats, tiredness and itching. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy and biological therapy are the standard line of treatment for this condition.
What is Burkitt’s Lymphoma?
Burkitt’s lymphoma is a type of aggressive B-cell lymphoma. This condition is most commonly observed in young people and divided into three types:
- Endemic – this is commonly seen in children living in Africa. Usually, this type of Burkitt’s lymphoma affects the facial bones such as the jaw, the intestines such as the distal ileum and cecum. Other abdominal parts such as the ovaries and kidneys can also be affected.
- Sporadic/Non-African – found outside of Africa and affects the same parts as that of the endemic variety.
- Immunodeficiency associated – this type of Burkitt’s lymphoma is usually seen in HIV patients or patients taking immune-suppressive drugs,
People Who Died of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer typically caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos becomes trapped in the mesothelium, which is the lining of such vital internal organs as the lung, stomach, and heart. It can become cancerous over time, when it is known as mesothelioma. Numerous celebrities and other notable people have died from this disease.
Steve McQueen, a famous American actor principally from the 1960s and 1970s was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma in December 1979. The peritoneum is the lining of the stomach. His mesothelioma was at such an advanced stage that U.S. doctors declined to offer McQueen surgery or chemotherapy due to the risk involved. As a result, Mr. McQueen sought treatment in Mexico.
Despite the risks involved in the procedure, McQueen underwent surgery in Juarez, Mexico to remove a large tumor in his abdomen. McQueen died of a heart attack the day following the surgery on November 7, 1980. McQueen attributed his asbestos exposure to the removing of asbestos lagging from pipes aboard a ship while in the Marines.
8 Common Signs of Child Leukemia
How can you identify whether your child has leukemia? Here are some common warning signs of child leukemia that you should be aware.
1. Infection
Normally child leukemia will cause high fever and it will not react to antibiotic. It is generally caused by a lack of white blood cells, specifically mature granuloctyes. While it produces high white blood cell count and these cells do not preserve against infection.
2. Abnormal bruising and bleeding
Child leukemia will reduce the production of blood platelets and will also cause bruises; the kid will some time bleed more than normal even from a small cut. In some cases, the child may also experience from recurrent nosebleeds.
3. Bone pain and joint pain
Bone pain and joint pain are the most common symptoms of child leukemia. Both bone pain and joint pain are due to the deposition of leukemic cells under the layer of the bone surface.